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Elwyn’s Philadelphia Special Needs Resource Guide

(the A-List)

2017

How do use this guide: TIPS and FAQ’s Page 2-3 Developmental/Psychological/Behavioral Evaluations and Treatment Providers Pages 4-9 Inpatient Psychiatric and Crisis Units Page 9 Therapeutic Preschools Page 9 Providers/Map Pages 10-11 Education/Early Intervention/Therapy Page 10 Hearing and Vision Evaluations Who can sign forms?? Page 13 Phila. Special Needs/Autism Info & Training Page 14 Intellectual DisAbility Services Page 14 Websites for Education/Therapy Tools Page 15 Childcare/Preschool Page 16 After School Programs Page 17 Information/Resources Pages 18-19 Advocacy Page 19-20 Research and Treatment Page 21 Philadelphia family supports/groups Page 22 General Family supports and groups & Kinship Programs Page 23

Sibling Support Groups and Support Sexuality and Relationships Page 24 Intensive Family Supports/Housing Bed Bugs Family Crisis/Bereavement Page 25-26 Supports for Immigrant and Refugee Families Supports for Latino Families Page 27 Supports for Asian Families Support for African Families Page 28 Respite Page 29 Recreation and Community Activities Pages 30-31 Camps Page 32 Dentists Safety & Car Seats Page 33 Behavioral Supports and CBH Page 34-35 Medical Assistance and SSI (How to apply) Page 35 Diapers &Toilet Training Resources Page 36 Supports for Adults with Autism Page 37 Grants, Financial Planning, and Resource Support Page 38

Thepurposeofthisguideis shareinformationaboutresourcesandinnomannerwhatsoeversupports,profitsortakesresponsibilityfor agencies,services,and

individualsnotedherein.ThislistingisupdatedwhenpossiblebyKarenKrivitat [email protected]

withessentialeditingsupportfromMelissaModestiatPennMedicineAutismClinic.

Thisguidemaybefoundat smallWORLD: www.smallworldspecialneeds.orgCAP4KIDS.orghttp://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/

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HOWTOUSETHISGUIDEandOTHERTIPS *ThisguideisareferenceforthePhiladelphiaSpecialNeedsCommunity.Itisnotmeanttobeacomprehensivelistingofallresourcesbutastartingplacetobegintogethelp.Pleasenotethattheresourceslistedhereinaregenerallygearedtowardunderservedpopulationsandprogramsthatsupportevidencebasedpractices.*Thisguideissetupforcopyingindividualpages,pleasebeconsiderateofourenvironmentandDONOTCOPYANDGIVEOUTTHISENTIREGUIDETOFOLKSWHOMAYNEEDJUSTAFEWRESOURCES.ThankyoufordoingyourparttoPROTECTOURENVIRONMENT.Thefrontcoverliststhreedifferentwebsitesthatyoucanusetofindthisguideonline.

TIPS,FACTSANDF.A.Q.’SQ:WherecanIgetanevaluationformychildwherethere’snolongwaitlist.A:TherearemanyplacesWITHOUTawaitinglist!Seepages4-11FACT:MANYTYPESOFPROFESSIONALSCANEVALUATECHILDRENFORAUTISMANDADHDINLUCDINGPSYCHOLOGISTS,PSYCHIATRISTS,NEUROLOGISTS,NURSEPRACTIONERS,LICENSEDCLINICIANS&DEVELOPMENTALPEDIATRICIANS.It’snotthedegreethatsomeonehasearnedthatmakesthemagooddiagnostician,it’stheirtestingandevaluationskillsandtheirexperiencethatcounts.Therearemanymethodsforlookingatachild’sneeds.It’samyththatonlyadevelopmentalpediatriciancandiagnoseAutism.FACT:Sometimesclinicianswhodiagnoseachildwillmakerecommendationsforcertaintreatmentsandservices(behavioraloreducational.)Differentsystemsmaynotalwaysbeabletohonororaccommodatetheserecommendationsbecausesystemsdifferintheirapproachtoworkingwithchildren’sneeds.Rememberthatnooneskillareaisthedomainofonetypeofexpertsuchasaspeech,occupationaloranABAtherapist.Takingachildtoanofficetopracticeskillsinisolationwithaspecialistdoesnothavelonglastingeffectscomparedtoparentsjoiningthetherapistandlearningmeaningfulskills,itisimportanttorememberthatthequalityisalwaysbetterthanquantityand“moreisnotalwaysbetter.”Infact,itisalwaysbestpracticewhenatherapistteachesskillsandtechniquesthatfamilymembers(orteachers)learnhowtodothemselvesand,blendthemintotheirregularroutinessothattheybecomenaturalforachildandfamily.Alsokeepinmindthatjustbecausesomeonehasadegreeinacertainfielditdoesnotalwaysmeantheyhavespecifictrainingandexperienceinworkingwithcertaintypesofchildren’sneeds.Forexample,notallSpeechTherapyprogramsoffertrainingonworkingwithchildrenwithAutism.Q:Myfamilydoesn’tbelieveinlabelingourchildandwedon’twantourchildtohaveadiagnosis.A:Althoughyoumaybefearfulthatyourchildwillbethoughtofdifferentlyiftheyhaveadiagnosis,orthata“label”willaffecthischoicesinthefuture;avoidinganevaluationthatwillhelpyoubetterunderstandyourchild’sneedswillonlyprolongyourchild’sdifficulties.Weasparentsmaysometimeswanttoprotectourchildrenbutinfactwemaybepreventingthemfromgettinghelptheyreallyneed.Whenchildrencanaccessneededservices,theirlong-termabilitiesaremoreimprovedandtheydeveloplessproblemsbecausethey,andthosewhocareforthem,aregettinghelpsooner.Q:Canamedicationhelpmychildwithhisbehavior?A.Medicationisneverananswerbyitself.Notallbehaviorschangewithamedicationandmedicationsdonotteachachildneededskillstolasttheirlifetime,parentsdo.IfyourchildhasbehavioralneedswestronglyrecommendthatyoutryPCIT(seepage9)orFilialtherapyinaddition.Therearemanythingsfamiliescandotohelpachildwiththeirbehaviorinadditiontomedications,pleaseconsultwithyourchild’sIEPteamtoreviewnewthingsyoumighttrytoo!Therearemanyhelpfultoolsthatyoucanfindtoaddressbehaviornomatterwhatyourchild’sneedsareonpage15.Q:Whatisthedifferencebetweenapsychiatristandapsychologist?A:Apsychiatristisamedicaldoctorwhocanprescribemedications.Apsychologistisnotamedicaldoctorandcannotprescribemedications.Apsychologistgenerallyhasmoretrainingonhowtoevaluatechildrenforbehaviorandlearningproblems.

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Q:WhatisADHDorADD?A:AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorderorAttentionDeficitDisorder.Thissyndromeiseasytomisunderstandespeciallywhenachildmay,inaddition,havetroublewithcommunicatingandplayingwithothers.Justlikea“cold”isdifferenteachtimeandismadeupofmanypartssuchasafever,orrunnynose,ADHDisreallyageneraldescriptionofwhathappenswhensome,ormany,ofaperson’sExecutiveFunctioningSkillsarenotworkingefficiently.ExecutiveFunctioningSkillsarehowourmindsorganizeandmanageinformation,checkoutthislinktobetterunderstandthemandtherealpartsofADHD/ADD: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/key-executive-functioning-skills-explainedQ:WhatcanIdoaboutmychild’sbehavior,I’mwaitingforbehaviortherapistsandteacherstohelpmeandthey’renot.A:Althoughthiscanbeadifficultsituation,andyourshouldberequestingameetingwithyourchild’sprovidertodiscussservices,whetheryourchildhasservicesornot,therearemanyreasonsforyoutobecometheexpertforyourchild,herearesomethingsYOUcandoonyourowntomakethebestuseofyourtime.1.Makesureyouhaveagooddiagnosticevaluationofyourchildsothatyouunderstandiftheyareneedingspecialsupports.2.Usevisualsinasmanywayspossibletoshowwhatyouexpectandwhatishappeningnext,evenifyourchildcanspeak!SeeLindaHodgdon’shandouthere:http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/ese/Powerpoint/Using%20Visual%20Supports%20to%20Solve%20Problem%20Behaviors%20in.pdfUsetheotherresourcesonpage15tolearnwhatthingsyoucanmakeanddoathomeorinyourschool.3.Makesureyourchilddoesaphysicalactivity,nomatterwhathisdisabilityis,threetimesaday.4.Makesureyoudevelopstructure,predictableroutines,clearandconsistentconsequencesforbothgoodandbadbehaviors.5.MakesurethatyourchilddoesNOThaveaccesstoeverythinghewantsallthetimesothathelearnsaboutaskingforthingsandputtingthingsaway.Whenachildhaseverythinghewants,hewillnotbemotivatedtochangehisbehavior.6.Makesuretofind5minutesadaywithoutelectronicstoplaywitheachofyourchildren,evenifyouhavemanychildren.7.Rememberthatallchildrenhavetantrumsandthemoreconsistentandcalmyourreactionsaretothese,thelessyourchildwillfindthathavingatantrumgetshimwhathewouldlike.Itcanbehardandfrustratingtoallowyourchildtohaveatantrumbutaddressingthisbehaviorwillpayoffhisfuture.8.Rememberthatnomatterhowwonderfulyourchild’stherapistsare,youcannotalwaysdependonoutsidehelp(andspecialservicesgenerallyonlylastuntilachildis21yearsold.)Usethistimetobecometheexpertbylearningwaysyoucansupportyourchildinallareasinordertohavethemostenrichedandmeaningfultimewithyourchildnowandinhisfuture. Q:Ifweareamultilingualfamilyandmychildhaslanguagedelays,shouldIstopspeakingwithhiminournativelanguage?A.ThereisalotofresearchprovingthatspeakingmultiplelanguagesisNOTobstructiveforskilldevelopmentinchildrenwithspecialneedsincludingAutism.Themyththatchildrenare“confused”oritdelaysachild’slanguageissomethingthatuntrainedbutwell-meaningpeoplesaytoofferparentssomethingtodo(orratherNOTdo.)Pleasechecktheseout:https://multilingualparenting.com/2014/01/29/bilingual-parents-what-to-do-if-you-are-told-to-drop-one-of-your-languages/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcv8EyIhoYc&list=PLXehS00uRKcg5Ha9hVRnn71jX0-pWKZvh Q.Iamnotsatisfiedwithmychild’sservices,whatdoIdo?A.Itisaparent’sresponsibilitytoinformtheproviderifservicesarenotsatisfactory.Parentsalwayshavetherighttorequestameetingwiththeirchild’sprovider.Itisbesttorequestameetingviaemail(inwriting)ratherthanaphonecall,sothatthereisarecordanddateoftherequest.Itisalsoimportanttoccanotherpersoninyouremailincasethereisaproblemwiththeprovider’semail.IfyourchildreceivesservicesfromElwynEarlyIntervention,thecontactinformationforServiceCoordinationcanalwaysbefoundattheirhomepage:https://www.elwyn.org/services/children-3-21/seeds-preschool-early-intervention-services/IfyouchildreceivesservicesthroughthePhiladelphiaSchoolDistrictyoucancontactthePrincipaloftheschoolandtheschool’s“SpecialEducationLiaison.”FormoreIEPTipsinEnglishandChineseonthefollowingwebsite:https://smallworldspecialneeds.org/education-help/

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EVALUATIONSFORBEHAVIORANDDEVELOPMENTMANYTYPESOFPROFESSIONALSCANEVALUATECHILDRENFORAUTISMANDADHDINLUCDINGPSYCHOLOGISTS,PSYCHIATRISTS,NEUROLOGISTS,NURSEPRACTIONERS,LICENSEDCLINICIANS&DEVELOPMENTALPEDIATRICIANS.USETHISRESOURCEGUIDETOFINDAPROVIDERTHATCANHELP,THEREISNONEEDFORLONGWAITINGLISTS!

PCIT(ParentChildInteractiveTherapy)isanewandprovenbehaviortherapytechniquethatparentscanlearntodoforonly5minutesadaywiththeiryoungchildthatiseffectiveforhelpingwithmanyproblembehaviors,suchastantrums,

aggression,ADHDanddefiance….checkitout!http://dbhids.org/about/organization/epic/ebps/parent-child-interaction-therapy/

PHILADELPHIAAUTISMCENTERSOFEXCELLENCE(PACE)&CGRC

1 ChildGuidanceResourceCenter2901IslandAve267-713-4100

19153 MAOnly.Allages,comprehensiveautismevaluations,assessmentandtreatment,“fasttrack”available,wrap-around,casemanagement,afterschool,summertherapeuticcamps,medicationevaluation,supportgroupopentoall,socialskills,sexualityandrelationshipworkshops,Spanishstaffavailable,PRT,PCIT,ABA,IncredibleYears,CREATE(someprogrammingforchildrenw/behaviorneedsw/oASD),willalsotreatsiblingsofchildwithASDforotherneeds.

2 NortheastTreatmentCenter(NET/PACE)499SpringGardenSt855-ASD-PACE/215-408-4944

19123 MAOnly-Childrenofallages,comprehensiveautismevaluations,assessmentandtreatment,wrap-around,casemanagement,afterschool,summertherapeuticcamps,parentsupport,medicationevaluation,ABA,AutismParentingTrainingGroup,Spanishspoken

3 SPINBehavioral&DevelopmentalServices10541DrummondRd855-ASD-PACE/215-612-7625

19154 MA,Magellan,Aetna,BCBS.PersonalChoice.Childrenofallages,comprehensiveevaluationforautism,wraparound,casemanagement,afterschool,medicationevaluation,ABA,parentsupport,summertherapeuticcamp,socialskills,Caregiversupportgroupopentoall,IntegratedParentChildtherapyforages2-4forparentswhoareconcernedabouttheirchild’sdevelopment(noASDdiagnosisneeded)Spanishspoken

AUTISMORBEHAVIOREVALUATIONS,FAMILYSUPPORTACCEPTINGMA/NOLONGWAITINGLIST

4 Bethanna1212WoodStreet215-568-243510302ndStreetPikeSouthampton,PA215-355-6500

1910718966

MAandsomeprivate.Allages,evaluatesforAutism,medication,psychoeducationaltesting,wraparound,PCIT

5 Greenridge/INTERACT6122RidgeAve215-487-1330AlsoinDoylestown

1912818901

MA,CHIP,Keystone,BCBS,Aetna,BetterHealth,United.Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,evaluatesformedication,wraparound,psycho-edtesting,PCIT:parent-childinteractivetherapywww.intercommunityaction.org

6 Foundations4641RooseveltBlvd(@FriendsHospital)or833E.ButlerAveDoylestown215-340-1510

1912418901

MAandsomeprivateinsurance.(WillacceptfamilieswhoareintheprocessofapplyingforMA).Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautismandwraparoundSpanishspoken.InpatientcenterforAutism,http://fbh.com/

7 NET(NortheastTreatmentCenter)5th&SprgGrdn215-408-4944/4913

19123 MAonly.Childrenofallages,comprehensivepsychiatricevaluationsincludingautism.Evaluateformedication,wraparound,Family-basedandPCIT.SpanishSpeakingStaff.

8 EpicDevelopmentalServices(previouslyClarity)Trevose,PA215-322-8860

19866

MAandsomeprivateinsurance.Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,doesnotevaluateformedication,provideswraparoundSpanish,Korean,andASLstaffavailable.ABAsupervisedstaff.

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PhiladelphiaMHCenter1235PineSt215-735-7068/9379

19107 MA.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluatesformedication,psycho-edtesting,wraparound,outpatientandschoolbasedtherapy,PCIT!Afterschoolprogramforages7-12withautism.SpanishSpeakingStaff.

10 Progressions3300HenryAve215-924-06844610StreetRd,Trevose,PA

1912919053

MAandprivateinsurance.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluatesformedication,provideswraparound,outpatientservices.Schoolbasedtherapy,accepttheadultautismwavier.Arabic,Spanish,speakingstaff

11 SilverSprings7145GermantownAve215-880-8823

19119 MAandAetna.Childrenages2-20,evaluatesforAutism,medication,haswraparound.PCIT,TraumafocusedCBT.

12 JuvenileJusticeCenter100WestCoulterSt215-849-21122821IslandAve215-365-3772

1914419153

MAOnly.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,provideswraparound.Spanishspokenhere!PCIT!

13 JeffersonHospital(akaNemoursatJefferson)833ChestnutSt800-416-4441or215-861-8800

19107 Insurance:Allinsurancesaccepted.Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,doesnotevaluateformedication,nowraparound.LoriRomano,PhD,childpsychologist–willdiagnoseandfollowcasesasneeded.

14 CarsonValley/Children’sAid7500GermantownAve215-753-81112300WestAlleghenyAve

1911919132

MAOnly.Info:Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,evaluateformedication,providewraparound.http://www.cvca-pa.org/

15 SPINBehavioralandDevelopmentalServices10541DrummondRoad215-612-7625

19154 AcceptsmostprivateinsurancesandMedicalAssistance.Childrenofallages;evaluatesforautism;evaluatesformedications;wraparound;casemanagement;outpatientandsocialskillstreatmentgroup;therapeuticsummercamp,servicesforadultsaswell.

16 ChildGuidanceResourceCtr200OldWestChesterPike,484-454-8700

Havertown19083

MA,Aetna,BetterHealth.Childrenofallages,evaluationforautism,evaluateformedication,providewraparound.Easytogettoviabusfrom69thStreet.

17 CommunityCouncil4900WyalusingAve267-295-8850

19131 Insurance:MA,CHIP.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,outpatienttherapy,providewraparound.Therapeuticpreschoolcalled“PFI”forchildrenwithbehavioralneedsw/oAutism.Spanishspokenhere.

18 ElwynWrapAround3300HenryAve215-254-2046

19129 MAOnly–NotpartofElwynSEEDSearlyintervention.Ages3-21,evaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,providewraparound

19 HallMercer/PAHospital245South8thSt215-829-5554

19106 MAOnly.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,nowraparoundBUTCASEMANAGEMENT!Dr.Zheya,(Jenny)Yu,ChildPsychiatrist-Chinese(Mandarin).

20 MCC800ClarmontAveBensalem267-525-7000

CityWide19020

Insurance:MAOnly.Info:Childrenages2½-21yearsold,evaluateforautism,medicationmanagement,providerswraparound,outpatienttherapy.Primarilyawraparoundagencythatspecializesinservingtheautismandhearingimpairedcommunity.

21 NorthernChildrenServices5301RidgeAve215-482-1423

19128 MAonly.Age4andup.evaluateforautism,psycho-edtesting,evaluateformedication,provideswraparound,outpatientandafterschoolprograms,PCIT!

22 NorthwestHumanServices27E.MtAiryAve215-248-6700

19119 MAOnly.Info:Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,evaluatesformedication,wraparound.

23 PAMentor10601DecaturRd215-612-8200

19154 MAOnly.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluatesformedication,provideswraparound.Spanishspeakingstaff

24 WarrenE.Smith1315WindrimAve215-455-39002514N.BroadSt215-226-7100

1914119132

MA.Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluatesformedication,provideswraparound.Vietnamese/Mandarinspeakingtherapistwww.drwes.org

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25 WordsworthServices3905FordRd215-643-5400

19131 Insurance:MA.Childrenover5,evaluatesforautism,noevaluationformedication,provideswraparound.

26

WedgeRecovery4913N.BroadSt215-329-32001939S.JuniperSt215-271-58226701N.BroadSt215-276-3922

191411914819126

MA.Childrenover5,evaluatesforautism,noevaluationformedication,provideswraparound.VietnameseandKhmer(Cambodian)speakingcaseworkerandcounselorinSouthPhillysite.

27 COMHAR100W.LehighAve267-861-4382LatinoTreatmentProgram2600N.AmericanSt.

1913319133

MAandsomeprivate.Ages5andup.EvaluatesforAutism,medications,haswraparound.Emailiscentral_registration@comhar.orgSpanishPROGRAMS!

28

PAHrtners215-884-9770

CityWide Allinsurances.Childrenofallageswithhearingimpairmentsneedingbehavioraltherapyandevaluations,casemanagementandoutpatientcare(includingchildrenwithautism–musthavehearingimpairmentinaddition)

29 NHSChildren’sReach265EastLehighAve215-427-1500

19125

MA,ages3-18,candiagnoseAutism,medicationevaluationsandtreatmentisavailable,wraparound,Spanishspoken,Walk-InServicesAvailableM-Ffrom8a.m.-10a.m.noappointmentneeded!

30 APM4301RisingSunAve267-296-72203263N.FrontSt215-546-9702

1914019140

MAonlyChildrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,evaluateformedication,nowraparoundservices,PCIT,SpanishSpeakingStaff.

31

RHDChildren’sServices4700WissahickonAve215-508-3300

19128 MAOnly.Childrenofallages,doesNOTevaluateforAutism,providewraparound.

32 Children’sServicesInc.1315WalnutSt215-670-5952

19107 Insurance:MAOnly.Kids5andup,DOESNOTevaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,providewraparound.

AUTISMORBEHAVIORSERVICES/MA/OTHER(NOFAMILYSERVICES/NOWRAPAROUND)

33 TheVillage(formerlyPresbyterianChildren’sVillage)6512ChesterAve215-730-2326

19142

MA.Childrenofallages,evaluatesforbehavioralhealthdoesNOTevaluateforautism,evaluatesformedication,nowraparound,playtherapyincludingPCIT(parentchildinteractivetherapy),traumatherapy,andbehaviormanagement.SpanishandPortuguesespoken.

34 TreeofLife7040CastorAve215-533-5433

19149 MA.Age3andup,noevaluationforautism,evaluationformedication,nowraparound,outpttherapySpanish,Portuguese,Arabic,andRussian,FrenchCreoleSpeakingStaff.

35 CHOPCAR(CenterforAutismResearch)2716SouthStreet267-426-7540

19146 FREEdiagnosticevaluationifqualifiedforresearchprogram.Childrenofallages,comprehensiveevaluationforautismnomedications,nowraparound.Providescomprehensivescreeningsforat-risksiblings.

36 CenterforAutism3905FordRd215-878-34002801GrantAve215-220-2163

1913119114

MA,BlueCross,PersonalChoice,KeystoneHPEast.AllevaluationsatFordRdlocation.Childrenofallages,evaluationforautism,evaluateformedication,nowraparound.Outpatient,afterschoolprograms,therapeuticpreschool,socialskills.

37 EinsteinDevelopmentalPediatrics5501OldYorkRd215-456-6786

19141 Insurance:MAandallprivateinsurance.Info:Childrenofallages,evaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,nowraparound.Dr.Godbole,neurodevelopmentalpediatrician.

38 GreaterPhilaHealthAction1401S.4thSt215-831-98824510FrankfordAve215-339-10705501WoodlandAve215-724-4700

191471912419143

MA,Bravoandprivate,Age5andup,doesevaluateformedication,provideoutpatientcounselingSpanishandMandarinspeakingstaffmove,noASD!!www.gphainc.org

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39 FamilyPracticeandCounselingNetwork(DrexelFamilyHealthServices)850N11thSt215-769-11004700WissahickonAve215-843-25806120WoodlandAve267-350-5170

191231914419142

MAanduninsured!Ages5-17,evaluateforautism,evaluateformedication,nowraparound.Primarilyoutpatientcounselingcenterintegratedwithhealthclinics.www.fpcn.com

40 NorthwesternHumanServices–PhysiciansGroup11082KnightsRd215-632-9040

19154 MA,Keystone,Coventry,United,Aetna.Childrenovertheageof5,evaluatesforautism,evaluatesformedication,nowraparound.

41 NuevaVida112EAlleghenyAve215-291-12503169N.5thSt215-426-9680618W.LehighAve215-229-0956/8857

191401913319133

Insurance:MA.Ages5-18,doesNOTevaluateforautism,evaluatesformedication,outpatienttherapy,familytherapy,nowraparound.SpanishSpeakingStaff.

42 PanAmericanCounseling4519N.5thSt215-457-1620511W.CourtlandSt215-455-0311

1914019140

MA.:Childrenovertheageof5,evaluateforautism,willevaluateformedication,nowraparound.Spanish,Vietnamese,French,Creolespeakingstaff.

43 CenterforFamiliesandRelationships7901BustletonAve215-537-5367

19152 MA,privatepay,slidingfee.Childrenover4,familytherapyandsupport,medicationmanagement,donotevaluateforautism,nowraparound,familytherapy,angermanagement,arttherapy,women’sempowerment,parentinghelp.

44 MichaelSchumanPsychologist2200BenFranklinPkwy609-731-3311

19130 MA,Aetna,Keystone,BC/BS.Childrenofallages,evaluatesforautism,psycho-edtesting,IndependentEducationalEvaluations,noevaluationsformedication,nowraparound.

45 ArleneWallace,Ed.D215-407-3442

CityWide MA.Childrenallages,nowraparound,nomedications.Community,schoolandhomebasedbehaviorconsulting,[email protected]

46 StevenGlazier,Psychologist201N.PresidentialBlvd215-782-3160

19004 Insurance:MA,privatepay,slidingscaleChildrenofallages,doesnotevaluateforautism,normedication,doesnotdodiagnosticevals,nowraparound.SpecializesinFloortime/DIRwww.stevenglazier.com

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PhiladelphiaTargetedCaseManagementBlendedCaseManagement(BCM)215-599-2150ForanychildwithaMENTALHEALTH(DSM)diagnosisneedingsupportstonavigatesystemsandresources,attendappointments,orfollowtreatmentrecommendationsfromschoolorabehavioralhealthprovider.ABCMcanbealiaisonbetweenschoolandahomeandcanmakeBHRS(WrapAround)servicesmoreeffectivebyassistingwithfamilyengagement.ThisserviceisNOTpartofBHRS/WrapAroundandapersondoesNOThavetohaveinsurance.BCMisusuallysetupwithin2weeksofaprofessionalmakesthereferral.Interpretersareavailableuponrequest.-referralsarepreferredtocomedirectlyfromtheprofessionalwiththefamily’sconsent.http://dbhids.org/about/organization/office-of-mental-health/coordinated-consumer-services-ccs/targeted-case-management-tcm/ ParentSupportClasses:Overwhelmedandalonewithyourkids?Wouldyoulikesupportandconfidentialadvicetomakeyourhomelifemoremanageable…it’soktoaskforhelp,therearehundredsofwonderfulFREEParent’sProgramsinthiscityforeverykindoffamilyorperson,[email protected]

AUTISMORBEHAVIOREVALUATIONS/PRIVATEINSURANCEORPAY

47 ManelyGhaffariChildPsychiatrist129N.4thStreet267-702-0543

19106 Privatepay.C4hildrenofallages,evaluatesforAutism,evaluatesformedication,nowraparound.AlsohasanofficeinHaverford.www.centercitypsychiatry.com

48 MelissaBrand,ChildPsychologist.1601WalnutSt.215-514-4610

19102 PrivatePay(alsotreatschildrenatNETwhohaveMA).,slidingscale:Childrenofallages,comprehensiveevaluationforautism,familycoaching,behavioralassessment,treatmentplans,IndependentEducationalEvaluations,doesnotevaluateformedication,nowraparound.AlsoworkswithMAatNETPACE

49 SPARCSoutheasternPAAutismResourcesatWestChesterUniversity610-430-5678

CityWide Mostprivateaccepted!Childrenofallages,comprehensiveevaluationforallbehavioralneedsincludingautism,psycho-edtesting,socialskills,providebehavioraltrainingandconsultationathomeorschool,specializeinfeedingissuesandself-injury,socialskillsDr.JenniferDawsonPsychologistsparc@wcupa.eduAlsoprovidetrainingsandworkshops

50 ChestnutHillCollegePsychologicalServicesClinic1107BethlehemPike215-233-1914

19031 PrivatePayandveryreasonableSlidingFee.Childrenages6andup,comprehensiveevaluationforautism,psycho-edtestingandevaluations,donotevaluateformedication,nowraparound.AmyBrosof,[email protected]

51 IlonaNaroditskly,LicensedCounselor267-270-5527

NorthEast Acceptssomeprivateinsuranceandslidingscalefee.Childrenofallages,supportsandguides,familiesregardingevaluationforautism,doesnotevaluationforautismormedication,parentcounselinganadvocacy,[email protected]/Floortime.RussianSpeaking

52 EricMitchellPsychologist6810EmlenSt215-844-6482

19119 Privatepay,slidingfeeandPennBehavioralHealth.Peopleofallages,evaluatesforautism,familycounselingaroundAutism,nomedication,[email protected]/

53 NemoursAIDupontHospital302-651-4200

Wilmington Privatepayonly.ComprehensiveAutismAssessment,managementandtreatmentprogram.Comprehensiveoutpatientservices.

AUTISMEVALUATION/NOHOMESUPPORTORWRAPAROUND/LONGWAITINGLIST54 CHOPDevelopmentaland

BehavioralPediatrics3550MarketSt215-590-7500

19104 MAandprivateinsurances(noHealthPartners)Childrenages0-7,evaluationforautismandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities,evaluateformedication,nowraparound.Waitislessthan6monthsforkidsunderage3.Oneyearwaitforotherages.

55 CHOPOutpatientPsychiatry3440MarketSt215-590-7555

19104 Privateinsurance.(NoHealthPartners)Childrenofallages,evaluateforautismandotherdisorders,evaluateformedication,nowraparound.Waitlist.

56 St.Christopher’sHosp.DevelopmentalPeds160E.ErieAve215-427-5531

19134 MAandallinsurances.Childrenofallages,evaluationforautismandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities,evaluatesformedication,nowraparound.8-10monthwaitinglist.

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PCIT: ParentChildInteractiveTherapy isforchildrenages2to8withbehaviorproblems,includingconductandoppositionaldefiantdisordersaswellaschildrenwithinterpersonal,attentionandaggressionissues.ItisavailableinPhiladelphiaforfamilieswithMedicalAssistanceatavarietyofagenciesseepages4-6.Thisprogramiswherecaretakers(canbefosterparents,divorcedparents,grandparents)receivedirectcoachingtobecomethe“experttherapist”fortheirchildbyattendingaseriesofweeklycoachingsessionswhilepracticing5minutesofspecialplaytimeeachday.ThistechniquehasproventohelpmanykidswhowerethoughttoneedmedicationorwhowereevendiagnosedwithADHDbutaftertheirfamiliesfullyparticipatedinthisprogramtheywerenolongerdiagnosedanddidNOTneedmedication!Tryit!PCITBrochure:http://dbhids.org/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/EPIC_PCIT-brochure.pdfPCITProvidersinPhiladelphia:http://dbhids.org/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/EPIC_PCIT_Providers-Map.pdfFilialTherapyatCCTC:1080N.DelawareAvenue(neartheSpringGarden@Front)FREEprogramforparentstogainsupportandskillstomanagebehavioralchallengeswiththeirchildwithlifelongeffectsandthebenefitofbecomingpartofasupportivecommunity.BelindaPetrone215-496-0707belinda.patrone@cctckids.org

BehavioralHealth/MentalHealthCrisisInfoCommunityBehavioralHealth(CBH)888-545-260024/7BehavioralHealthReferralsandInformationforanyresidentofPhiladelphiawhohasMedicalAssistantinsurance.http://dbhids.org/about/organization/epic/ebps/PhiladelphiaDBHIDSundocumentedanduninsuredclientscontactDBHIDS'BehavioralHealthSpecialInitiative(BHSI)DirectorJonKorczykowski,at215-546-1200ext.4776orviaemailatjkorczykowski@pmhcc.orgEinsteinCrisisResponseUnitatGermantownHospitalChew@OlneyAve1914424-houremergencypsychiatricassessmentforchildren.215-951-8300PhiladelphiaBehavioralHealthHotline215-685-6440PhiladelphiaOfficeofIntellectualDisabilitiesServiceEmergency:215-829-5709(Hall-Mercer24HourAdultUnit,ages18andup)ImmigrantandRefugeeMentalHealthInformationcanbefoundontheSchoolDistrictofPhiladelphia’s“ImmigrantandRefugeeToolkit”:http://mailimages.philasd.org/pub/Immigrant-Refugee-Toolkit.pdfPA/CHOPBehavioralHealthTIPS:267-426-1776ImmediateFREEconsultativeguidanceforCLINICIANSinthePhiladelphiaregionwhohavequestionsaboutbehavioraltreatment/medications/disposition/referralsforchildreninsuredthroughMedicaid.Staffedbyexpertsinthefield24hoursaday.http://www.chop.edu/services/pennsylvania-telephonic-psychiatric-consultation-service-program-tips

BehavioralHealthTherapeuticPreschoolProgramsTheCenterforAutismwww.thecenterforautism.orginfo@thecenterforautism.org215-878-3400Full-DayandHalf-DayPreschool:2-5yrs.andAfterSchoolSocialCompetencyProgramforchildren6-15yrs.ChildmusthaveMedicalAssistance.Twolocations:3905FordRoad,19131and2801GrantAvenue,19114.Children’sCrisisTreatmentCenter(CCTC)-215-496-0707(Ages2½-5withsignificantsocial/emotionalbehavioralchallenges,noAutism)CommunityCouncilTherapeuticPreschool(PFI)-215-278-2390(Ages2.9-5withsignificantsocial/emotionalandbehavioralneeds,noAutism)HallMercerTherapeuticPreschool-215-829-5557(Ages3-5withbehavioraldisordersandemotionalandsocialdifficulties,noAutism)NorthwesternHumanServices(NHS/ParentandChildrenTogether(PACT)/Children’sReach-215-427-1500(Ages2½-5withsignificantsocial/emotionalbehavioralchallenges,noAutism)

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Education–EarlyIntervention–Therapy

ForchildrenoutsideofPhiladelphia,callCONNECTat1-800-692-7288(7:30a.m.-7:30p.m.)FACT:Withafamily’spermission,professionalscanstartareferraltoEarlyInterventiononbehalfofachild.IMMIGRATIONISSUESrelatedtoEducationandMentalHealth:AllchildreninthestateofPAhavetherighttoafreepubliceducationwhichincludesspecialeducationsupportsifneeded.ImmigrantandrefugeechildrendoNOTneedagreencard,visa,passport,alienregistrationnumber,socialsecuritynumberorproofofcitizenshiporimmigrationstatustoregisterforschool.FormoreinformationinEnglishandmanyotherlanguagespleaseseethesesites:http://welcomingcenter.org/immigrants/obtaining-educationhttp://mailimages.philasd.org/pub/Immigrant-Refugee-Toolkit.pdfTheSchoolDistrictofPhiladelphiaOfficeofFamilyandCommunityEngagementStudentplacement,afterschoolprograms,supportsformultilingualfamilies,ESLclasses,interpreters,translationsandinformationandreferralsformentalhealthsupports,andemergencyfamilyneeds,allservicesarefree.Locatedat440N.BroadSt.1stFloor,215-400-4180http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/p/publicengagement

AGES0-3.PhiladelphiaInfantToddlerEarlyInterventionIntake:[email protected]:Childlink:215-731-2100www.childlinkphila.orgPartnershipforCommunitySupports267-350-4541AGES3-5.ElwynSEEDS:https://www.elwyn.org/services/children-3-21/seeds-preschool-early-intervention-services/Intake,evaluations,assessments:4025ChestnutStreet19104: 215-222-8054ServiceCoordination/Administration/IEPs:4040MarketStreet:215-921-7164.ParentPartners215-222-4181:guidanceandsupportfromparentsforparentsReferral:https://www.elwyn.org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/08/CommunityReferralForm.pdfFACT:Elwynevaluationteamsdonotdeterminemedicalordevelopmentaldiagnoses.

TheyassessallareasofdevelopmentandmakerecommendationsforspecialeducationsupportsONLY.Ifyouareseekingadiagnosticorbehavioralassessment

pleaseseepages4-11.

**IfachildisinElwyn’ssystemandthereisaconcernaboutpossibleAutism,aneducationalevaluation(whichincludesanADOS)maybeavailableforthatchildinpartnershipwiththeA.J.DrexelAutismInstitutewithinafewweeks.Familiesmustgothroughtheirchild’sServiceCoordinatorforthisevaluation.ThisisFREE.

Ages5-21years:PhiladelphiaSchoolDistrict:http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/440N.BroadStreetPhiladelphia,PA19130,215-400-4000EveryschoolhasaSpecialEducationLiaison(SEL)whowillworkwithyouwhenyouhaveconcernsaboutyourchild’seducation,call215-400-4170tofindyours.AutismCoordinators:JudyAnderson215-400-6310/MichelleNutini215-400-6408CharterSchools:MichaelAndrews215-400-6086.

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WHOCANSIGNFORWHAT? FAQ:Whocansignforms?AsperTheCityofPhiladelphiaandIDEAP.L.105-17614(b)(3)(A)(ii):SpecialEducationalServices:Kinshiporfosterparentsmayconsenttospecialeducationalservicesiftheparent’srightshavebeenlimitedoriftheparentisnotattemptingtoactonthechild’sbehalf.Kinshipandfosterparentscansignforeducationalscreenings,evaluationsandservicesforchildrenwhoresidewiththemiftheparentisunabletodoso.PsychologicalorPsychiatricServices:KinshipandfosterparentsareabletoBRINGachildtoobtainpsychologicalorpsychiatricservicesandtherapyhoweveronlythebiologicalparentortheDHSorCUAstaffareauthorizedtoconsenttostandardoutpatient,non-educationalpsychologicalorpsychiatricevaluationsandtreatmentforachild.PsychiatricMedications:KinshiporfosterparentsareNOTauthorizedtoconsenttoprescriptionmedicationsforachildwithoutthebiologicalparent’sconsentorpermissionfromthecourt.MedicalServices:Kinshipandfosterparentsareauthorizedtoobtainroutinenon-invasivemedicalcareoremergencycareforachild,howeveranynon-routineand/orinvasivecarerequiringconsentmustbeauthorizedbytheparentoracourtorder.Unlessotherwisespecified,parentsshouldbenotifiedofalltreatments,evaluations,andservices.

HEARINGANDVISION

Hearing(Audiology)andVision(Ophthalmology)EvaluationsCHOP:Nowaitlist,allages,Insurance:MAandPrivateInsurance(noHealthPartners!)Hearing:215-590-7100Vision:215-590-2791St.Chris:ages0andup,MAandprivateHearing:215-427-5469(nowait)Vision:215-427-8120(3monthwait)DuPont/Jefferson833ChestnutStreet19107Nowait,ages0-21,MedicalAssistance,Aetna,AmeriHealth,FirstHealth,HealthPartners,KeystoneFirst,IndependenceBlueCross(noUnited)Hearing:215-861-8830novisionDept.,seeWill’sEye. EinsteinHospital2monthwait,ages5andup,MAandprivate(exceptAetna)Vision215-456-7150EinsteinAudiology(NOTAFFILIATEDWITHHOSPITAL)3142KnightsRoadBensalem19020(MAandprivate)nowait,5yearsandup215-638-3677TempleAbingtonhearingonly,(HeadandNeckDepartment).Nowait,ages0-18,allinsurancesexceptAetnaBetterHealth215-707-3663,option4Will’sEye877-289-4557

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PhiladelphiaandPASpecialNeeds/AutismResourcesandTrainingsPhillyAutism’sEventsCalendar: http://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/Events/y/2017/m/5findevents,activitiesandworkshopsaboutAutismandSpecialNeeds,singupfortheirlistservePhillyAutismResourceMap: http://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/Community/Resources-by-NeighborhoodFindsupportgroupsandlibraryeventslistedbyneighborhood.Partofthestate-wide“ASERT”(AutismScienceEducationResourceandTraining)program.http://www.paautism.org/Needadviceandinformation,ContactMimiWongtheSoutheastRegionASERTSocialWorkermw899@drexel.eduTempleInstituteonDisabilitieswww.disabilities.temple.eduFreetrainingsforanyPAresidentonavarietyoftopics:parentadvocacy,assistivetech(seePIAT),criminaljusticeanddisabilities,employment.SeeFamiliesFirst:http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/leadership/families.shtmlPennsylvania’sInitiativeonAssistiveTechnology(PIAT)PIATprovidesinformation,assessmentandtrainingsforpeoplewhowouldbenefitfromAssistiveTechnology(AT).Thisprogramallowsyoutotryadeviceforalimitedtimetobesureitmeetsyourneeds.PIATalsooperatesaprogramwhichofferswaysforpeopletoobtain,donate,recycleorsellATequipmentsuchasIPadsandSmartPhones.Visithttp://disabilities.temple.edu/tech/oremailtoATinfo@temple.edu.ABOARDAutismConnectionofPAwww.autism-support.org800-827-9385TheisastatewideagencyalthoughbasedinWesternPA,theyofferwonderfulinformationontheirwebsiteincludingfactsandresearchaboutautism,andresourcesaboutallsortsofthings,evenappsforchildrenwithspecialneedsaswellasanAutismglossarytobetterunderstandabbreviations,youcansignupfortheiremailnewslettertoo.SocialSignalshttps://socialsignalsed.comAresourcedevelopedtohelpfamilies,educatorsandclinicianslearnhowtoteachadolescentswithASDaboutappropriatelydevelopingandmanagingrelationships;includingsexualityandtextingandinternetissues.CreatedbyNancyNowell(215-836-1111/[email protected])whoalsodoestrainingsforschoolsandthecommunity.ELWYNSEEDSwww.solutionwhere.com/elwynamonthlylistingoftrainingsinPhiladelphiaopentothepubliconavarietyoftopicsincludingAct48andPQAScredits.http://www.elwyn.org/program/seedsresourcesandhelpfulinformationaboutspecialneeds NextStepsTrainingsfromCHOPLowcost1-dayworkshops:NextStepsAfterGettingaDiagnosisofASDandNextStepsintoAdolescence.NextStepsforProfessionals.Workshopsareintendedforfamilyandprofessionals.autism@email.chop.eduhttp://www.centerforautismresearch.com/community/training/SPARC610-430-5678http://www.wcupa.edu/sparc/provideconsultationforstafforindividualsondifficultissuessuchasself-injury,toileting,feeding.Workshopsavailable.Thereisafeefortheseservices.

Websites for Free Educational and Therapy Tools (Autism and beyond!)

IntellectualDisAbilitiesServices(IDS)(FormallyMentalRetardationServices/MRservices)

http://dbhids.org/providers-seeking-information/intelectual-disability-services-ids/ (215)685-5900IDSprovidesservicesincludeSupportsCoordination,forthosewithadiagnosisof ,ora50%delayincognition,oranIQscoreof70orbelow.Ifachildqualifies,s/heiseligiblefor“waiver”Funds.Afamilymustapplyonbehalfoftheirchildthrough

the OfficeintakenumberPRIORage21.

IfyouareaparentorfamilymemberofapersonneedingIDSservicesandyouneedadvocacy,pleasecontact

VisionforEqualityat215-923-3349.

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WEBSITESFOREDUCATION/THERAPYTOOLS

RealLookAutism:YouTubeChannel:https://www.youtube.com/user/reallookautismBESTvideosforhowtomanageeverydaythingsusingtoolsandbehavioralmethodsforchildrenwithavarietyofdisabilities,notjustAutism!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Real-Look-Autism-205119269507844/smallWORLDVideoLibrary:http://smallworldspecialneeds.org/VideosandtipsforfamiliesandprofessionalsinavarietyoflanguagesaboutBehavior,Speechandmanyothertopics.FreeDownloadstomakeyourownvisualsupports.AvailableinEnglish,Spanish,French,Arabic,Russian,Nepali,VietnameseandChinese.SesameStreet: http://autism.sesamestreet.org/videos/parents/ Greatresourcesandvideosfortheentirefamilyonmanytopicsincludingbereavement,incarcerationaswellasAutism.Understood:https://www.understood.org/en/aboutSignup,it’sFREE!Family-friendlyeasy-to-useresourcesonhowfamiliescanhelptheirchildwhomaystrugglewithbehavior,learningproblemsorotherspecialneeds.Trainland:http://trainland.tripod.com/pecs.htm-LinkstoFREEpicturecardsandshowsyouhowtomakeyourownpictures,visualschedulesandsocialstories.SpeakingofSpeech:www.speakingofspeech.com-Freedownloadsforcommunicationbooks,socialskills,socialstoriesandIEPgoals.Greatforteachers,familiesandtherapists!SensorySmarts:http://sensorysmarts.com-Ideasonhowtodevelopsensoryroutines/activitieswithinyourhouseholdwithoutbuyingthings.Greattipsonissuessuchasmanaginghaircuts,winterweatheractivities,etc.Do2Learn:www.do2learn.comFreepictureschedulesandactivitiesforsocialskillsandbehaviormanagement.

Cindy’s:www.cindysautisticsupport.com-Tonsoffreestufftodownloadandprintforbothcliniciansandfamiliesfortheclassroom,childcarecenterorhome.

JillKuzma:http://jillkuzma:wordpress.com/Agreatplacetofindtipsonimprovingsocialoremotionalskills.Snagglebox: www.snagglebox.com-wonderfulwebsiteforfamiliesandprofessionalswithusefultoolsandarticlesaddressingwitheverydaythingsthatareaffectedbylivingwithAutism,checkitout!!OnePlaceForSpecialNeedswww.oneplaceforspecialneeds.comGreatsiteforadviceonvarietyofspecialneedsforparentsandprofessionals.Tipsonbestapps,homework,vacation,howtomakepictureschedulesathomecheaply,andevenhowtomanagehaircuts!Greatsocialstoriesforallsituations,monthlynewsletterAutismSpeaksAppFinder:www.autismspeaks.org/autism-appsNomatterwhatthedisabilityis,thebestplacetofindoutaboutappsisonthisAutismSpeakssite.TheWatsonInstitute:https://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/resources/behavior-stories/Freesocialstoriesonawiderangeoftopicsincludingdressing,goingtoschool,makingfriendsandtoileting!ChildDevelopmentInstitute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/Websiteofferinganonlinenewsletterwithhelpfulinformationonhowtoteachkidwithlearningneeds,especiallyforthosewithADHD,also:greattipsforparents.Digitability:http://digitability.com/Theaward–winningPhiladelphia-basedplatformthatteachesstudentswithcognitivedifferenceshowtomanagecomputerbasedskillsinordertobeincludedinthefutureworkplace.www.lifewithgreyson.com5TipstoHelpYourChild’sBehavior: http://www.lifewithgreyson.com/2014/12/five-tips-to-help-your-childs-behavior.html

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ChildcareandPreschool

(Elwyndoesnotendorseanyofthegroupsoragencieslistedherein.Thepurposeofthislistingistoprovideinformationaboutresourcesinthecommunityonly)

ChildCareInformationServices(CCIS)www.philadelphiachildcare.org 1-888-461-KIDSThisagencyhelpsfamilieslocatepreschools,campandchildcareandafterschoolprogramsintheircommunityaswellasassistingwithobtainingsubsidizedchildcare.PARegionalKeys267-773-4400www.seregionalkey.orgRequestabehaviororspecialneedsconsultanttoassistyourchild’scenterforFREE!Helptofindchildcarecentersbyzipcodethatareregisteredandrated!PrekindergartenHeadStart215-400-4270(3-5yearolds,age3bySeptember1st.www.phila.k12.pa.us(search:“Headstart”or“earlychildhood”)Preschoolfor3-5yearsolds;freetoeligiblelow-incomefamilies.SpecialNeedsCoordinatorsassistwiththeeducationalneedsofdisabledchildreninthissetting.Citizenshipstatusisnotarequirementforeducation.OtherHeadStartprograms(3-5yearolds)searchwww.phila.k12.pa.us(“Headstartpartners”)BrightFutures:Lowincomefamilies,10-monthprogramincludesbreakfast,lunchandsnack)[email protected]:forworkingbutlowincomefamilies:https://ece.greatphillyschools.org/schools?name=&zip=&neighborhood=&prekcounts=TRUEPhillyPreK http://www.phlprek.org/844-PHL-PREKor844-745-7735,UniversalPreK,noincomerequirments,applicationsavailableinmanylanguages,seewebsite

EarlyHeadStart(for0-3yearolds)GatewayCommunityAction:215-728-2212(home-based)TheHealthFederationofPhiladelphia:215-223-5200(home-based)MaternityCareCoalition:215-551-6330.(Homeandcenterbasedchildcare)CHOPEarlyHeadStart:267-425-9900(homeandcenter-based)SoLoveAutisticCenterforChildcare(DrexelHill,PA)610-446-3680www.solovecenter.org,acceptsCCIS!FollowstheEarlyStartDenverModelandotherbehaviorallybasedstrategies.TheonlyAutism-specificdaycare!BrightBeginnersAcademyhttp://brightbeginnersacademy.com/Autismfriendlychildcareoptionsavailable,FarnortheastPhilly..SharesabuildingwithMCCBehavioralHealth267-520-7200FrankfordCommunityFocusLearningCenter7731FrankfordAve215-904-5725.ContactDierdreBennett,director,specialneedsfocuseddaycareinthecommunity.https://www.communityfocuslearningcenter.com/contactFrankie’sWorld www.frankiesworlddaycare.com215-763-0151 1011PoplarStreet19123 Childcareages0-21,pre-k/headstartformedicallyfragilechildrenwhohaveskillednursingneeds5daysaweek(someSaturdaysavailable)from7a.m.-7p.m.Transportationprovided.Lauren’sHousewww.pediatrichc.com 1318WestClearfieldSt.,19132(888)340-9430 Childcareformedicallyfragilechildrenages0-21,open7am-7pmMonday-Saturday.Pediatriawww.pediatriakids.com215-376-68018101WashingtonLane WyncotePA19095Childcareformedicallyfragilechildren(ages0-7)needingskillednursingcareMonday-Friday,6:30am-6:30pm.Transportationprovided.

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AfterSchoolPrograms

PhiladelphiaAutismCentersofExcellence(PACE).SPIN–215-612-7625.LocatedatNortheast:10980NorcomRd.,19154orNorthwest: 6200 Crittenden St, 19138NET(NortheastTreatmentCenter)–215-238-1426ext:3980/3986.458N.2ndStreet(nearSpringGarden)19123ChildGuidanceResourceCenter-267-713-4100.Locatedat2901IslandAve,19153ChildCareInformationServices(CCIS)www.philadelphiachildcare.org 1-888-461-KIDSThisagencyhelpsfamilieslocatepreschools,campandchildcareandafterschoolprogramsintheircommunityaswellasassistingwithobtainingsubsidizedchildcare.TheCenterforAutismwww.thecenterforautism.orgSocialCompetencyProgramforchildren6-15yrs.old(M-Th,5-7pm).AfterschoolprogramsofferedatbothCFAsites.Call215-878-3400oremailinfo@thecenterforautism.org.MAONLYTheVarietyClubwww.varietyclub.orgForchildrenages7-21from3-6p.m.Locatedatthreesites:FurnessH.S.(19148),LincolnH.S.(19136),WidenerMemorialH.S.(19141)[email protected] http://www.philaymca.org/ColumbiaNorth:1400N.BroadSt.19121, 215-235-6440 Roxborough:7201RidgeAve19128215-482-3900ChristianSt:1724ChristianSt.19146,215-735-5800 WestPhilly:5120ChestnutSt.19139,215-476-2700NortheastFamily:11088KnightsRd.,19154,215-632-1484TheYMCAisnowacceptingsomeinsurancetocoverregistrationandmonthlyfeepayments!!WestPhila.ParentsofAutisticChildrenLocatedat6050MarketSt.ContactRobertaBellamy 267-231-4120orwestphilapacs@gmail.comPhiladelphiaMentalHealthCenter(PMHC)MAONLYwww.pmhc.org215-735-9379ext250Ages6-12withAutism-3:1childtoadultratio,transportationincluded.ContactWarrenThomasatwthomas@pmhccares.orgorasap@pmhccares.orglocatedat4900WyalusingAvenue19131OutofSchoolTimehttp://afterschoolinphilly.weebly.com/City-wideresourceformostlyFREEafterschool,summerandweekendenrichmentprograms.TempleUniversityIntergenerationalCenterGrandma’sKids–Afterschoolprogramforchildrenlivinginkinshipcareofferinghomeworkhelp,tripsandevents.PleasecontactJoyWoodsJones,ProgramDirect,215-204-3105TheKinneyCenterofSt.Joseph’sUniversity [email protected]–Classtimeanddaysvarybyage(ages3-22).Costis$325.ASAPPhilly’sAfterschoolProgramDirectory(NOTspecifictospecialneeds)http://www.phillyasap.org/215-545-2727.Opportunitiesforvolunteers,alsoprovidefoundationsforafterschoolclubsindebate,drama,chessandscrabble.

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InformationandResources(Elwyndoesnotendorseanyofthegroupsoragencieslistedherein.)

PhillyautismprojectSupportGroupMapandCalendar!!,find(orlist)agroupinyourneighborhood!http://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/Support-Groups-MapAutismSocietyofAmerica/GreaterPhiladelphiaChapterASAwww.asaphilly.orgasa-info@comcast.netasaphilly.org/index.phpAresourceforlocalandnationaleventsandinformation,GETCONNECTED,SIGNUPFORTHEIRFBORLISTSERVE!(ASERT) AutismServices,Education,Resources,&TrainingCollaborativewww.paautism.orgResourceCenterPhone:877-231-4244 [email protected],individualswithautism,andprofessionalstheopportunitytocontactalivepersonforresources,informationandnews.EnglishorSpanish.Onlinenewsletterforinformationabouteventsandgrants.ThePhiladelphiaAutismProject:VideoSeriesforFamilieshttp://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/About-the-Project/Project-Highlights/Video-GalleryCulturallyspecificvideosonunderstandingAutismformanyculturesincludingAfricanAmericanfamilies,AsianFamiliesandLatinoFamilies.SeethevideoforCliniciansabouthowtoraisetheissueofAutismwithafamilycalled,“Autism:HowtoTell”http://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/Community/Videos/view_1013/detail/cid_1013/497/page_1013/1LaSalleUniversityLADDERprogram(LaSalleAutismandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesEducationalResources)http://www.lasalle.edu/autismladdercenter/215-951-1042WorkshopsandsupportforfamiliesandalsocollegestudentswantingtospecializeinAutismtherapies.TheCHOPCenterforAutismResearchAutismRoadMaphttps://carautismroadmap.org/Web-basedInformationandresourcesforchildren,youth,adultsandfamiliesaboutAutism.ASCENDwww.ascendgroup.org610-664-6776info@ascendgroup.orgSupport,information,resources,andadvocacyforhigh-functioningAutism(previously“Asperger’s”)AutismSpeakswww.autismspeaks.org1888-AUTISM2(1888-288-4762)Manyuseful“toolkits”for“How-To”forfamiliesandproviders.AvailableinSPANISHaswell!AutismNavigatorVideoGlossaryshowsmanyshortvideosofchildrenatvariousageswithandwithoutAutism.Alsoshowswhatvarioustherapieslooklike.FREEbutsigningupisrequiredfirst:http://resources.autismnavigator.com/asdglossary/#/section/43/gettingStarted RaisingChildrenNetwork~TheAustralianParentingWebsitehttp://raisingchildren.net.au/children_with_autism_videos.htmlAustralianwebsitefeaturesdiversefamilies(includingDads!)sharingtheirstories.Shortvideossuchas“TellingOthersAbouttheDiagnosis”and”WhatAbouttheSibling?”ManyotherspecialneedsvideosbesidesAutism!KennedyKriegerInstitute–EarlySignsofAutismVideoshttp://www.kennedykrieger.org/overview/news/online-video-to-help-physicians-parents-recognize-early-signs-of-autismProfessionaltrainingseriesshowing1-4year-oldchildrenwithandwithoutautism.OnePlaceForSpecialNeedswww.oneplaceforspecialneeds.comInformationonavarietyofspecialneeds,notlimitedtoAutism:Signingonisrequired,butotherwiseFREE.

AUTISM“Warm”LINESAutismSocietyofAmerica/Philadelphia:610-358-5256PAASERT(AutismResourceSpecialist:877-231-4244,PhillyContact:[email protected]:888-288-4762

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CAP4KIDSwww.cap4kids.org/philadelphiaMostup-to-datelistingofalllocalresourcesforfamiliesincludingcamps,childcareanddentists.AlsoofferscopiesofascreeningtoolforAutismcalledtheMCHAT.Theinformationonthiswebsiteisavailableinmanylanguages.ChildrensNationalCenterforAutismSpectrumDisorder(CASD)https://childrensnational.org/departments/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorderscasdInformationabouttreatments,causes,aguidebookisavailablethatisagoodtoolforadvancedreaders.Manyusefulsectionstoprintoutforfamiliesandlovedones.Informationaboutalternativetreatmentsand“cure”programs.Alsolookfor”HowcanIbeafriendtosomeonewithASD”booklet.Snagglebox:www.snagglebox.com-wonderfulwebsiteforfamiliesandprofessionalswithusefultoolsandarticlesaddressingwitheverydaythingsthatareaffectedbylivingwithAutism,checkitout!!www.smallworldspecialneeds.orgIfyouarenotsureaboutwhethersomeonehasADHDorAutism,youshouldwatchthisshortvideo:https://smallworldspecialneeds.org/2016/10/06/autism-vs-adhd/Ifyouareafraidtogetyourchildanevaluationandapossiblediagnosisbecauseyoudon’twantto“label”yourchild,pleasewatchthisshortvideo:https://smallworldspecialneeds.org/2016/10/06/diagnosis-vs-labeling/

Advocacy

OfficeofMaternal,ChildandFamilyHealthSpecialHealthcareNeedsParentAdvocacyKheliMuhammad:215-685-5246email:[email protected]’sChallenges:www.toolsmlc.org866-594-8362jscullin@toolsmlc.orgProvidingresources,supportandadvocacy,in-personandonline,toempowerpeoplewithdisabilities,theirfamiliesandalliestoleadself-determinedlives.Informationabouteducation,financesandbenefits.FreeParentsInvolvedNetwork(PIN)1211ChestnutSt.19107267-507-3860Assistsparentsorcaregiversofchildrenandadolescentswithemotionalandbehavioralneeds.Information,resourcessupportservicesandadvocacy.Spanishspeakingstaff.TheArcofPhiladelphia2350W.WestmorelandSt.,19140 215-229-4550www.arcpddc.orgTraining,informationandreferralsupporttopeoplewithdisabilitiesandtheirfamilies.VisionForEquality,Inc718ArchSt.215-923-3349 www.visionforequality.orgAdvocacyandmentorshipforfamiliesofchildrenwithdisabilitiesalsoprovidetrainingsonamultitudeoftopicsrelatedtodisabilities.Spanishspeakingstaff.Pennsylvania’sEducationforAllCoalition(“PEAC”)www.paedforall.org/[email protected] consultation and advocacy for schools, programs and families related to supporting inclusionoptionsforchildrenwithdisabilities.267-232-0570.AdvocatescanattendIEPmeetingswithfamilies.FREEworkshopsaboutIEP’savailableinEnglishandSpanish!PEALCenter(ParentEducationAdvocacyLeadership)[email protected] 866-950-1040Information,parentsupportandtechnicalassistanceforpeoplewithdisAbilitiesandspecialhealthcareneedsandtheindividualsandfamilieswhosupportthem.www.pealcenter.orgLegalClinicfortheDisabledhttp://www.lcdphila.org/how-we-can-help/IntakeLine215-587-3350oremailatlegalinfo@lcdphila.orgFreelegalassistanceforpeoplewithphysicaldisabilitiesorwhoaredeaforhardofhearingandwholiveinDelawareValleycountiesandqualifyas“low-income”.

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ParentsOrganizedonEducationSharonDuckett215-298-2796sherrilovely@gmail.comGuidance,support,advocacyforfamilieswithSpecialNeedsChildrenDisabilitiesRightsNetworkofPAwww.drnpa.org215-238-8070Informationandadvocacyforallpopulationsofpeoplewithspecialneeds,challengesordisabilities,manyresourcesinSpanishaswell.PennsylvaniaHealthLawProject www.phlp.org123ChestnutSt.191061-800-274-3258215-625-3663.Spanishspeakingstaff.InformationaboutwaiversandhowtoworkandmaintainajobwhileyouarealsoreceivingSSI.Infoabouthealthcareandservices.PAEducationLawCenterwww.elc-pa.org1315WalnutStreet 191071-800-692-7443(DisabilitiesRightsNetwork)Informationonly—ForspecialeducationinfopleasecallDisabilityRightsNetwork)[email protected]–profitlawfirmadvocatingfortherightsofchildreninvolvedingovernmentagenciessuchasfostercare.CommunityLegalServices/PhiladelphiaLegalAssistanceFREElegalhelpatlocations(Spanishspokentoo)718ArchStreet215-981-3800/1424ChestnutStreet215-981-3700/1410WestErieAve215-227-2400.Eachsitehasdifferentspecialties,notallsitesprovidethesameservices,callfirst!PILCOPPublicInterestLawCenter215-627-7100www.pilcop.orggeneral@pilcop.orgPAClientAssistanceProgramwww.equaliemployment.org888-745-2357contactJuliaBlackwellJulia@equalemployment.orgFREEhelpforpeoplewithdisabilitiesovertheageof14toconnecttoandcollaboratewithOVR(OfficeofVocationalRehab),Alsooffersguidanceandnavigationforpeoplewithdisabilitiesonindependentlivingoptions.GrandCentral,Inc.KinshipCareResourceCenterwww.grandcentralinc.org215-557-1554ChartanNelson,Director,[email protected]!Supportforanyrelativecaringforanother’schild,greatlegalassistance.Locatedat1211ChestnutStreet,Suite200,PA19107.SupportCenterforChildAdvocatesprovidesfreelegalassistanceandsocialserviceadvocacyforchildrenintheDHSorcourtsystems.http://sccalaw.org/who-we-are/frontdesk@sccalaw.orgPhiladelphiaSchoolDistrictRefugeeandImmigrantToolkit(forprofessionalsinEnglishonly)http://mailimages.philasd.org/pub/Immigrant-Refugee-Toolkit.pdf

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ResearchandTreatment

TheOfficialMCHATWebsite:www.mchatscreen.comAbriefscreeningtoolthatcanbeusedtodeterminewhetherachildmaybeat-riskforautismandneedfurthertesting.TheMCHATisFREEandisavailableinover30languagesitcanbeusedforchildrenasyoungas6months.AutismNavigatorVideoGlossaryshowsmanyshortvideosofchildrenatvariousageswithandwithoutAutism.Alsoshowswhatvarioustherapieslooklike.FREEbutsigningupisrequiredfirst:http://resources.autismnavigator.com/asdglossary/#/section/43/gettingStartedKennedyKriegerInstitute–EarlySignsofAutismVideoshttp://www.kennedykrieger.org/overview/news/online-video-to-help-physicians-parents-recognize-early-signs-of-autismProfessionaltrainingseriesshowing1-4year-oldchildrenwithandwithoutautism.FirstWordsProjectofFloridaStateUniversityhttp://firstwords.fsu.eduProvidesanearlydiagnosistoolcalledtheInfantToddlerChecklistforchildren6-24monthsold.AvailableinSpanish,PortugueseandFrench!AutismNowwww.autismnow.orgComprehensiveinformationaboutwhatAutismisaswellashowtogethelp,therapyandsupport.AvailableinChinese,Spanish,Filipino,Russian,VietnameseandKorean!OAR(OrganizationforAutismResearch)www.researchautism.org/ResourcesforfamiliesandprofessionalsaboutAutismthroughoutthelifespanincludinginformationforfamiliesintheMilitary.ManyitemsavailableinSpanish!A.J.DrexelAutismInstitutewww.drexel.edu/autisminstituteFamiliescanexploreopportunitiestoparticipateinlocalresearchorgetanswerstoquestionsaboutAutism215-571-3401.CAR:TheCenterforAutismResearchatCHOPwww.centerforautismresearch.comCARoffersafreeresearchlectursandtheycanalsohelpfamiliesandindividualslivingwithAutismtolinktoresearch.AlsotheamazingAutismRoadMap,whereyoucanfindmanygreatresourcesonTreatmentmethodsandwhattheresearchsaysaboutAutism:https://carautismroadmap.org/AssociationfortheScienceofAutismTreatmentwww.asatonline.org Describesautismtreatmentmethodsandtheresearchandevidencebehindthem.Greatvaccinationinfo!CenterforDiseaseControl:http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/act/class.html~VideosandinfoforprofessionalsandparentstorecognizeandtreatAutismasearlyaspossible.Answersquestionsincluding“Isautismontherise?”,“Whataremychancesofhavingasecondchildwithautism?”https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/index.htmlreviewscommonmythsrelatedtovaccinesAutismWatch:www.autism-watch.org AwebsitethatexplainstherisksandbenefitsoftreatmentsandtherapiesforAutism.AutismSociety:www.autism-society.orgReviewsmanyquestionsfamilieshaveaboutthecausesandtreatmentsofAutism.OffersinformationinSpanish.

WhatdoestheresearchsayaboutAutism?HowcanIfindoutwhat’sREALscienceandnothype?HowcanmyfamilyparticipateinAutismresearchinmycommunity?WhatarethetreatmentsforAutismthathaveREAL

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PhiladelphiaFamilySupportsandGroups

AutismSpecificSupports,WorkshopsandGroups

PhillyautismprojectSupportGroupMapandCalendar!!,find(orlist)agroupinyourneighborhood!http://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/Support-Groups-Map(manynewgroupsaddedthisyear!)ElwynSEEDSFREEWorkshops:www.solutionwhere.com/elwynincludestheAsianFamilyWorkshops,LatinoandsmallWORLDWorkshopsandtrainings…pleaseseehttps://www.elwyn.org/services/children-3-21/seeds-preschool-early-intervention-services/orthesmallWORLDPhiladelphiaResourcePageforevents:https://smallworldspecialneeds.org/general-resource/(Pleasenote,the“PAN”WorkshopshavebeenredesignedintotheseWorkshops) SPINPACECaregiverConnection “PaceCaregiverConnection”FREEmonthlysupportgroups,pizzaandchildcareavailable.ContactIcyleeBasketbillatibasketbill@spininc.org215-432-29372locations:Northeast10541DrummondRoad19154orNorthwest:atSPINFrankford,1642OrthodoxStreet19124.ChildGuidanceResourceCenterParent’sGroup.FREEmonthlysupportandinformationat2901IslandAve19153ContactMs.ShariSimsssims@cgrc.org267-713-4100.PhillyAutismwww.phillyautism.webs.comLisbethLittle:[email protected]!Onlinelocalsupportgroupforfamilieswithchildrenofallageswithautism,occasionalmeetups.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/phillyautism#!/groups/neffas/LaSalleUniversityLADDERprogram(LaSalleAutismandDevelopmentalDisabilitiesEducationalResources)http://www.lasalle.edu/autismladdercenter/215-951-1042FreeAutismresourcelibraryopentofamilies.WorkshopsandsupportforfamiliesandalsocollegestudentswantingtospecializeinAutismtherapies.ParentTrainingGroupatNETParentTrainingforfamilieswhohaveachildwithautism.Includestokens,snacksandchildcare.215-408-4904or215-238-1426x3980silvia.infante@net-centers.org5thandSpringGarden.FREE!WestPhiladelphiaParentsofAutisticChildrenFREE!RobertaBellamy 267-231-4120or215-472-2764,noregistrationrequired.Locatedat6050MarketSt.westphilapacs@gmail.comSurvivingandThrivingAfterDiagnosis:www.survivingthriving.comSoniaVoynow215-247-5832Groupsforparentsandgrandparents!Moderatelypricedworkshopsforfamilieswhohavenewlydiagnosedchildren.ASCENDwww.ascendgroup.org610-449-6776 [email protected] http://www.meetup.com/autism-414/SupportforfamiliesofchildrenwithAutism.Findoutaboutmeet–upgroupsthatareongoing.Youarenotalone!SpectrumParentsGroupFREE!ForcaregiversinHollandPA.info@sostherapysolutions.comhostedbyIlonaNaroditskyRuttenbergCenter:Freemonthlyparentdiscussions,supportandinformation.www.ruttenberg.com/www.snagglebox.comfreedownloadTheAwesomelyBigListofWaystoHelpParentsofAutisticKids

AUTISM“Warm”LINESAutismSocietyofAmerica/Philadelphia:610-358-5256PAASERT(AutismServicesEducation,ResourceandTraining)AutismResourceSpecialist:877-231-4244AutismSpeaksAutismResponse:888-288-4762

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OtherSpecialNeedsFamilySupportsandGroups

PhiladelphiaInteragencyCoordinatingCouncil(PICC)forfamilieswithchildrenages0-5Forfamiliesofchildrenunderage5withdisabilitiesofferingsupport,information,trainings,specialevents267-294-6065www.philadelphiaicc.orgphiladelphiaicc@yahoo.comParenttoParentwww.parenttoparent.org1888-727-2700/SpecialKidsNetwork(800-986-4550)Connectingparentswhohavechildrenwithsimilardisabilitieswithintheircommunity,agreatresourceforfamilieswhofeelaloneandcan’tgetout.ServicesavailableinSpanishandChinese!!!SPEC(SpecialParentsofExceptionalChildren)215-248-5930ForfamiliesofchildrenwithALLdisabilities.MonthlysupportgroupwithaspeakeronSaturdaysatChestnutHillLibrary.Free,noneedtoregister,[email protected] JewishFamilyandChildren’sServices-ParentandGrandparentSupportgroups,opentothewholecommunityregardlessofreligion.Locatedat10125VerreeRoad,19116.Contact:[email protected](267)256-2269ElwynParentPartnerswww.elwyn.org/program/seeds215-222-4181ParentswhohavechildrenintheChildlinkorElwynsystem(0-5yearsold)whoprovidesupportsandresourcesTheArcofPhiladelphia2350W.WestmorelandSt.,19140 215-229-4550www.arcpddc.orgVariousgroupsforfamiliesandpeoplewithdisabilities,seewebsiteformoreinfo.VisualImpairmentsandParentingWorkshops!TheLibraryfortheBlindhostsworkshopsforbothCaregivers/ParentsofChildrenwhoareBlind/VisuallyImpairedaswellasforParents/CaregiverswhoareBlind/Visuallyimpairedthemselves.FormoreinfocontactRuthRivera215-496-7980,[email protected](DownSyndromeSupport)www.t21clubofthedelawarevalley.orgCBH215-413-3100haslistingsforcommunitygroupsforparentsneedingsupportforachild’sbehaviororothermentalhealthneeds.Seetheirfabulouswebsite:http://healthymindsphilly.org/resourcesorcontactMelodieJacksonatmelodie.jackson@phila.gov267-602-2293

KinshipSpecificSupport

GrandCentral,Inc.KinshipCareResourceCenterwww.grandcentralinc.org215-557-1554ChartanNelson,Director,[email protected]!Supportforanyrelativecaringforanother’schild,greatlegalassistance.Alsohasasupportgroupsandeventsforholidays!Locatedat1211ChestnutStreet,Suite200,PA19107.GrandFamilyResourceCenteratSOWN(SupportiveOlderWomen’sNetwork)www.sown.orgFREE!Provideseducationalcounseling,information/referral,andsupportiveservicestograndparentsraisingfamilies.Group,oneonone,andphonesupportavailable.215-487-3000.Locatedat4100MainSt.,19127.TurningPointsforChildren:KinshipCareProgram(“KidsnKin”)215-875-4961Supportandcasemanagementforrelativescaringforchildrenwithspecialneeds.

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SiblingSpecificSupportsandGroups

CHOPSibshops:groupsforalltypesofdisabilities.ContactSarahDzeidzic215-590-7840/JessicaMono267-426-2329.AutismSpeaksToolkit,ASibling’sGuidetoAutismhttps://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/a_siblings_guide_to_autism.pdfSPIN/PACEhasasiblinggroupattimes.PleasereachouttoMeganRileyatmriley@spininc.org215-251-8588www.AutismSiblings.org--Offerson-linesupportandinformationforkidsandfamilies.KinneyCenterSibshopsatSJUSiblingsupportgroups–autismspecific.ContactTheresaMcFallstmacfalls@sju.eduor610-660-2183.Fee*SesameStreet: http://autism.sesamestreet.org/PASiblingSupportNetwork,Inc.www.passn.org(morefocusedonadultswhoaresiblingsofpeoplewithspecialneeds.)

SexualityandRelationshipsSocialSignalshttps://socialsignalsed.comAresourcedevelopedtohelpfamilies,educatorsandclinicianslearnhowtoteachadolescentswithASDaboutappropriatelydevelopingandmanagingrelationships;includingsexuality,phoneandinternetissues.CreatedbyNancyNowell(215-836-1111/[email protected]):trainingsforschoolsandagenciesfocusingonrelationshipconcerns.TempleInstituteonDisabilitieswww.disabilities.temple.eduFreetrainingsforanyPAresidentonavarietyoftopics:parentadvocacy,criminaljusticeanddisabilities,sexualhealthconcernsContactBeverlyFrantzbfrantz@temple.eduHealthyRelationshipsandSexualityGroupChildGuidanceResourceCenter-267-713-4100.Locatedat2901IslandAve,19153CFCounselingConnections:Ages18andupwithASDwhoarelookingformeaningfulsocialrelationships.Fee.ContactAbbyConnorat215-498-1420orCFcounselingconnections@gmail.comAutismRiskManagementhttp://www.autismriskmanagement.com/Thiswebsite,ofDennisDebbaudt,isaleaderinautismtrainingforlawenforcementandemergencyresponders.ManyfreedownloadsincludingtheAutismEmergencyContactform.AvailableinSpanish,ChineseandArabic.www.stopitnow.orgInformationandguidanceaboutage-appropriatesexualbehaviors,listingwarningssignsforconcerningbehaviors.Informationforallagesofdevelopment.CHOPGenderandSexualityDevelopmentClinic215-590-3537.Offeringmedicalandpsychosocialsupportforchildrenandfamiliesuptotheageof21.

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INTENSIVEFAMILYSUPPORTS

HOUSING:PLEASENOTE:HAVINGACHILDWITHADISABILITYDOESNOTASSISTWITHHOUSINGNEEDS.THEREARENOSPECIALHOUSINGOPTIONSFORFAMILIESWITHCHILDRENWITHDISABILTIIES.SpecialNeedsCoordinatorsfromHealthInsuranceCompaniesareavailablefromeverychild’shealthinsurancecompanytoassistafamilyinnavigatingresourcesandsupportsonbehalfofachild.Professionalsorfamiliescancallthem,orcallthenumberonthebackofyourmedicalcardtogetconnectedtoyourSpecialNeedsCoordinator.AetnaBetterHealth855-346-9828 Keystone:215-937-8881HealthPartners:215-991-4387/4425 UnitedHealthcare:215-844-8844NurseFamilyPartnership/MabelMorrisEarlyChildhoodHomeVisiting.Homebasedsupport,guidance,advocacy,systemsnavigationwithafocusonschoolreadiness,parentingandfamilycohesion.Forfamilieswithachildunderage5inPhiladelphia.215-287-2114http://www.nncc.us/program-center/improving-health-through-early-action/54-the-mabel-morris-early-head-start-programMentalHealthTargetedCaseManagement/BCM(or“BlendedCaseManagement”)forchildrenoradultswhohaveaMHdiagnosis.FacetofacesupportandsystemsnavigationforapersonorafamilytoobtainorcoordinateservicesandresourcesonbehalfofapersonwithaMHdiagnosissuchasAutism,ADHD,etc.Aprofessionalorfamilycancall215-599-2150forareferral.http://dbhids.org/about/organization/office-of-mental-health/coordinated-consumer-services-ccs/targeted-case-management-tcm/PAElkshttp://www.paelkshomeservice.org/FREEhomebasedmedicalandspecialneedscasemanagementsupport,advocacyandnavigationforpeopleofanyagewithadisabilitylivingathome.JeanneEdwards267-666-8066jedwards1753@gmail.com

FES:FamilyEmpowermentServicesFREEHELPwithyourhomeandfamily,asocialworkerwillcometoyourhome,orwalk-in!ThisserviceisVOLUNTARY.Helpwithin1week.Familiesorprofessionalscanmakeareferral.

• housingorlandlordneedssuchasexterminatorsorrepairs• resourcesforhelppayingbillsforutilities• helpwithclothing,foodandfurniture• supporttohelporganizemedicalorschoolappointments• helpwithprivatefamilyneedssuchasmoneyorcounselingoradvocacy

FINDTHEFESINYOURZIPCODEHERE:UnitedCommunityServicesServicesareprovidedinthehomeorasafeplaceinthecommunity,pleasecalloremailtoarrangeanappointmentZipCodes:’02,’03,’06,’07,’12,’23,’30,’45,’46,47,’48AmandaAhlersmeyer215-468-1645,[email protected]:11,’14,’15,’16,’20,’36,’41,’52,’54LaurenFein215-468-1645,[email protected]:5548ChestnutStreet215-471-3220,ext117DianaGoodwin,[email protected]:’22,’24,’25,’33,34,’37,’49andCITY-WIDE!YSI(YouthServices,Inc.):6325BurbridgeSt19144215-848-6200,[email protected]’18,’19,’20,’21,’26,’27,’28,’29,,’32,’38,’40,’41,’44,’50InterculturalFamilyServices:4225ChestnutSt.19142215-386-1298,[email protected]“04,’31,’39,’42,’43,’51,’53TheVillage:[email protected]’04,’31,’39,’42,’43,’51,’53Congreso:216WestSomerset215-763-8870ext1410DorisAcevedoacevedod@congreso.net215-873-1628’22,24,25,33,34,35,37,’49SPANISHSPOKEN

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ParentTrainingGroupatNETParentTrainingforfamilieswhohaveachildwithautism.Includestokens,snacksandchildcare.215-408-4904or215-238-1426x3980silvia.infante@net-centers.org5thandSpringGarden.FREE!TheSchoolDistrictofPhiladelphiaOfficeofFamilyandCommunityEngagementMultiplesupportsforfamilies,ESLclasses,GEDprograms,informationandreferralsforsupports,andemergencyfamilyneeds,allservicesarefree,coordinatorscanmeetfamiliesattheirlocalschool.Locatedat440N.BroadSt.1stFloor,215-400-4180http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/p/publicengagementParentingCollaborativepcreferrals@phmc.org215-825-8259FREE!Referraltolocalcommunitybasedparentsupportandeducationgroupsinanyareaofthecity,seewebsiteforallprograms:http://www.phmc.org/site/images/PDF/Parenting-Collaborative_classes.pdf“ParentingPlus!”Parentingsupportforparentswhohaveamentalhealthneed.Free!ContactGinaCarusoatgcaruso@mhasp.org267-507-3872CenterforGrievingChildren3300HenryAvenue,19129267-437-3123http://grievingchildren.org/Free!Asafeandcaringplacewherechildrenandfamilieswhoaregrievingcanfindhelp.Threelocations:WestPhiladelphia,EastFallsandLowerNortheast.PhiladelphiaAntiViolencePartnership,2000HamiltonStreet,19130avpphila.org215-567-6776Free!Counselingtoadultandchildco-victimsofhomicideandvictimswhohavebeentraumatizedbyotherformsofviolence.PhiladelphiaACETaskForce(AverseChildhoodExperience)http://www.philadelphiaaces.org/eventsAcollaborationandpartnershipofferingresourcesandtrainingsforthosewhoworkwithfamiliesandchildrenexperiencingstressorsthataffecttheirwell-being.Signupfortheirworkshopsandmailinglist.DBHIDS’sEPIC:(EvidenceBasedPracticeandInnovationCenteratCBH)providesspecializedEvidenceBasedtherapyforarangeofuniqueneedsforchildrenandfamiliesincludingTraumaInformedTherapy,PCITandCBT.PleaserefertotheirwebsiteforamorecomprehensiveoverviewoftherapiesandthecentersthatprovidethisFREEservice:http://dbhids.org/epic/evidence-based-practices-in-philadelphia/SesameStreethttp://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkitsoffersmanyamazingresources: -forfamilieswithanincarceratedparent:http://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/incarceration -forchildrenneedingtonavigatedifficultiesintheircommunityhttp://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/challenges -forchildrenwhoareexperiencinggriefandloss:http://www.sesamestreet.org/content/grief

BEDBUGSPhiladelphia/PennStateBedBugTaskForce(Englishandespañol):http://extension.psu.edu/pests/ipm/news/2015/new-bed-bug-task-force-in-phillyNNCCSafeandHealthHomesProgram: https://www.nncc.us/program-center/a-healthy-environment-for-families/185-safe-and-healthy-homes-program

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SUPPORTSFORIMMIGRANTANDREFUGEEFAMILIES

TheSchoolDistrictofPhiladelphia’s“ImmigrantandRefugeeToolkit”vitalinformationabouteducation,mentalhealthandlegalneedshttp://mailimages.philasd.org/pub/Immigrant-Refugee-Toolkit.pdfTheSchoolDistrictofPhiladelphiaSummerProgramGuide:multilingualimmigrantprogramsforallages….andmore!http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/s/summer-programsPhiladelphiaDBHIDSundocumentedanduninsuredclientscontactDBHIDS'BehavioralHealthSpecialInitiative(BHSI)DirectorJonKorczykowski,[email protected]

SupportsforLatinoFamiliesLaLineadeayudaenespañolentodoslosaspectosdeEducaciónEspecial:SaraiadelizMarchantStatewideSpanishSpecialEducationInfoHotlineforParents:877-983-7627smarchant@uhuneinc.orgAutismoParaFamiliasLatinasvideoaboutAutismmythsinLatinocommunity….videosobrelosmitoshttp://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/About-the-Project/Project-Highlights/Video-GalleryHUNE(HispanosUnidosParaNinosExcepcionals)www.huneinc.org215-425-6203Advocacy,information,supportforLatinofamilieswithchildrenwithdisabilitiesFREE!2215N.AmericanSt,19133SociedadAmericanadeAutismo/Filadelfia24horasdeinformaciionylineatelefonicadeapoyo610-358-5256http://www.autism-society.org/en-espanol/LaPuertaAbiertaMultiplesitesinPhiladelphiaContact:610-745-1952http://icfamwell.org/FreefamilycounselingforundocumentedanduninsuredSpanishfamilies.ProgramaAsociaciondePadresdeElwyn–lineatelefonica215-222-8141paraapoyaryorientaralasfamilias.MonarchHouse/CasaMonarcahttp://casamonarca.org/215-253-30331448S.17th.Street,19148. AfterschoolprogramsandadvocacyforLatinofamilies,aswellasplaygroupsforchildrenandtheirparents.CCTCAbriendoCaminos215-496-0707,ext1152ServingtheMexicancommunitybehavioralsupportandpsychologicalservices.http://cctckids.org/programs-services/in-the-community/abriendo-caminos/ElCentroEstataldeRecursosdeASERTlefacilitaalasfamilias,individuosconautismoyprofesionales877-231-4244info@PAautism.orghttp://www.paautism.org/Search-Results/Search-Results?searching=spanish PuentesdeSaludHealthandWellnessCenter1700SouthStreet19146215-454-8000.http://www.puentesdesalud.org/PEALCenter)AnaPacheco866-950-1040apacheco@pealcenter.orgwww.pealcenter.orgInformation,parentsupportandtechnicalassistanceforpeoplewithdisAbilitiesandspecialhealthcareneeds.PINofPA(MentalHealthAssociationofSoutheasternPA)llameMichelleSanchez267-507-3869msanchez@mhasp.orgFirstWordsProjecthttp://firstwordsproject.com/resources/offeringmanywonderfulresourcesaboutchilddevelopmentinSpanish. COMHARLatinoTreatmentProgram2600N.AmericanStreet19133Walkinswelcome215-739-2669smallWORLDspecialneeds.orghttps://smallworldspecialneeds.org/category/videos-and-tip-sheets/Unsitiowebconvideoseinformaciónenespañolsobrecómoayudarasuhijo.

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SupportsforAsianFamilies

AsianFamilyHealthResourceContactKathyHoungatChinatownMedicalCenter215-271-4286Workshops,parentsupport,informationandadvocacy…findusonFacebookorWeChat:需要加入“ASD父母互助群”的朋友，可以加我微信。微信号：mandylin323,并注明“互助群”。谢谢!HallMercerOutpatientMentalHealthChinese(Mandarin)childpsychiatrist,Dr.Zheya(“Jenny”)Yu-215-829-5554.CasemanagementforFamilieswithareMandarinandFujianesespeakingwithchildrenwithMentalHealthneeds.AdultCasemanagementavailableinCambodian(Khmer),Laotian,Fujinese,VietnameseandCantonese.ContactHelenLuat215-829-5529.Locatedat8thandSpruceSt,19107.InterculturalFamilyServicesifsi@[email protected],communitybasedcasemanagementandoutpatientmentalhealthservices.4225ChestnutStreet19104,(215)-386-8490or2317South23rdStreet19145,(215)-468-4673.WarrenE.SmithOutpatientMentalHealthVietnamesecasemanagerandVietnamese/Chinesefamilytherapistwhoseesadultsandfamilies(doesnotdiagnoseorseechildrenseparately).Locatedat:2514NorthBroadStreet,215-599-8911TheWedge:1939SouthJuniperStreet,19148CounselingandtherapyavailableinVietnameseandKhmer(Cambodian)215-329-3200/215-271-5822CambodianAssociationofGreaterPhiladelphiacagp.org/programs.htmlSupports,resources,casemanagement,afterschool,summercampandparentenrichmentprograms.2416South7thStreet19148/215-389-0748 5412North5thStreet,19120/215-324-4070JaisohnCenterwww.jaisohn.org215-224-2000MultiservicecenterforKoreanfamiliesofferingmedicalandfamilysupport.Locatedat6705OldYorkRd.19126.ChineseHealthInformationCenteratJeffersonHospital215-955-8282Assist,guide,supportSoutheastAsiaimmigrantfamiliesobtainhealthinsurance.AutismforAsianfamiliesVIDEO!InChinese,Vietnamese,Japanese,Korean,Khmer(Cambodian),Nepali,IndonesianandEnglish.http://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/About-the-Project/Project-Highlights/Video-GallerysmallWORLDspecialneeds.orghadinformationandvideosinChinese,VietnameseandNepalihttps://smallworldspecialneeds.org/2016/10/06/no-words-use-pictures/

SupportsforAfricanFamiliesAFRICOM-Phillyhttp://www.africom-philly.org/5133BaltimoreAvenue19143215-667-8853TheCoalitionofAfricanandCaribbeanCommunities.Manylanguagesspokenhere!!Health,socialservices,immigration,legalassistance,housing,employment,casemanagementAFAHOhttp://www.afaho.net/AfricanFamilyHealthOrganization4415ChestnutStreet19104Healthandwellness,supportsfornewmomsandchildren,socialservices,immigration,ESL,employmentskills,casemanagement,wellness,communitygroups215-546-1232Manylanguagesspokenhere!Justcall!TAMAA:SupportforAfricanImmigrantFamilies(ofCCTC)Free!ContactMr.LanfiaWaritay,TeamLeader215-496-0707,[email protected]

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Respite–“APLACEFORABREAK!”CrisisNurseriesandRespiteServicesysiphilly.orgTheSallyWatsonCenter:5128WayneAvenue(Germantown) (215)844-6931OffersFREErespiteservicesforfamiliesMonday-Friday,7am-5:45pmforages0-5.Familiesmustcallintakeandhaveproofofchild’simmunizationspriortobeginningrespiteservices.BaringHouse:,3401BaringStreet(WestPhilly)(215)386-0251FREE24-houremergencyrespitecareforchildrenages0-5.Telephoneintakeprocessincludesproofofyourchild’simmunizationspriortobeginningrespiteservices.HomeHealthAidesandNursingServicesInsomecaseswhereachildwithautismhasothermedicalissuesorskillednursingneedsandtheparentworks,somefamilieshavebeenmayobtainhomehealthaideservicesfromahome-nursingagency.Agencieslistedbelow:BayadaNursing:215-988-9006bayada.com LovingCare610-668-3333www.lovingcareagency.comVisitingNurseGroup: 215-829-8888visitingnursegroup.com Pediatria:215-376-6576http://www.pediatriakids.com/CaregiversAmerica:866-586-4394caregiversamerica.comLincolnHealthCare484-406-5000 Marscare:215-763-3992www.marscare.comINSOMECASESAPARENTORFAMILYMEMBERCANALSOBETHEPAIDHOMEHEALTHAIDFORTHATCHILDHOWEVERTHISISONACASEBYCASEBASISANDWOULDNEEDTOBEEXPLOREDWITHTHECHILD’SHEALTHINSURANCEANDAHOMENURSINGAGENCY.IFADISABLEDPERSONISOVERTHEAGEOF18ANDRECEIVES“WAIVER”FUNDINGITISPOSSIBLEFORAFAMILYMEMBERTOBEPAIDASACAREGIVER.SoLoveAutisticCenterforChildcare(DrexelHill,PA)610-446-3680www.solovecenter.org,acceptsCCIS!FollowstheEarlyStartDenverModelandotherbehaviorallybasedstrategies.TheVarietyClub:WeekendRetreatswww.varietyphila.orgAges7to21attheVarietyCamp&DevelopmentalCenterinNorriton,PA..AninterviewisscheduledtodetermineiftheresourcesatVarietymeetyourchild’sneeds.Anon-refundablefeeof$100.00isdueuponacceptancetotheprogram.Applicationandformsareavailableonthewebsiteorcall610-584-4366.FamilyFriendsProgramatTempleUniversitywww.templeigc.org/Family-FriendsFree!Matchingolderadultvolunteerswhoprovidein–homecompanionshipandrespitetochildrenwithspecialneeds.Thisisaparttimeprogramthatprovidesbreaksforfamiliesviarespitetrips.Call215-204-3199.St.Joseph’sUniversityKinneyCenterforAutismwww.kinneyautism.sju.edu“FamilyNightOut”,oneSaturday/month,$50.00forthreehours.RunsatthesametimeontheSibShop.Funactivitiesinasafeandstructuredenvironment.Locatedat:5600CityAvenue,19131.Call610-660-2170.TheFriendshipCircle-“FriendsatHome”www.phillyfriendship.comWeeklyin-homerespitebyteenvolunteerswhoarematchedwithJewishfamilieswithchildrenwithspecialneeds.Parentmustremainathomeduringthevolunteer’stime.FREE.Call215-574-1765.PhiladelphiaDepartmentofBehavioralHealthhttp://dbhids.org/children-s-services/respite/215-685-4746Forchildrenages6-15.ChildmustbereceivingservicesfromCBHandchildmusthaveMedicalAssistance.SaturdayafternoonRespiteandBoysandGirlsClubSpringandWinterBreakprogramsor$300mini-grantforatrustedfriendorrelativewhocanproviderespite.JewishFamily&Children’sServicewww.jfcsphilly.orgDirectCareService–willassistwithaccompanyingindividualstoappointmentsandsocialevents,drivingtoandfromappointmentsandtherapies,respite,companionship,errands,andsocialization.Opentowholecommunityregardlessofreligion.Ages10andup.$24/hour.LisaNey:[email protected]/267-256-2269.10125VerreeRoad,Phila,19116Nancy’sHouse:http://www.nancys-house.org/ 215.885.0753 Veryaffordable1and3dayretreatsthatmeetthephysical,emotionalandpracticalneedsoffamilycaregivers,seewebsitefordetails.

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*Getoutandhavefun!!* RecreationandCommunityActivities

LetsGoOutdoors!www.letsgooutdoors.net866-875-3595registration@letsgooutdoors.netPhiladelphia’sleaderinprovidingconvenient,fun,outdoorthemedexperiencesforfamilies,schools,individualsandorganizations,especiallyinurbancommunities.TheyofferFREEmonthlytherapy-styleprogramsforspecialneedschildrenandtheirfamilies.Thesesessionsfocusonimprovinglanguage,sensoryandsocialskills.ConnectingCityCommunitiestoOutdoorExperiences!TopsSoccer/TopsportsFREEsportsandrecreationsopportunitiesincludingbowlingforchildrenwithspecialneeds.CallSteveMilliganat215.579.2656oremailsa.milligan@verizon.net.(Bestthroughemail)HolyTerrorStarswww.holyterrorsstars.webs.comAllseasons-noagelimit.FREE.NEW:teenbasketball!Weeklysports,includingbowlingforchildrensignificantspecialneed.Lotsofadditionalactivitiessuchasholidayparties.NortheastPhiladelphiaatNewFoundationsCharterSchool(RhawnandTorresdale)andsurroundingarea.Contact:CyndiHincheyat215-331-9876cyndistars@verizon.netorAimeeBoothmanat215-847-4422/alrb1021@aol.com.FoxChasesChampionswww.foxchasechampions.comFREESpecialneedssportsorganizationincludingindoor/outdoorsoccer,bowlingandbaseballintheNortheast.ContactMattMcDonald215-745-2785oremailinfo@foxchasechampions.com.PillyAutismLegoClub:TorresdaleLibrary3079HolmeAve19136FREE,contacttofindoutscheduleandsignupforthisgroup.https://www.facebook.com/groups/phillyautism/LisbethLittle215-850-4197phillyautism@gmail.comPEEAProjectElijahEmpoweringAutism.http://www.peea.org/FREE!AutisminformationandCommunityoutingsforchildrenwithAutismandtheirfamiliestofuneventslikebasketballgames,bowlingandrollerskating.Funforthewholefamily.ContactEricWilliams,Sr.at267-258-8687orElijah@peea.orgSpecialOlympicsPAwww.sopaphilly.org215-671-5063ContactBrittKleineatbkleine@specialolympicspa.orgYoungAthletesSportsprogramforchildren2-7withspecialneedsatmanyneighborhoodYMCAs.FREE!ACCESSSPORTSExperiences:http://www.accesssportsexperiences.org/who-we-are.phpprovidesbothparticipatoryandspectatingexperiencesrelatedtosportsinthePhiladelphiaareaforat-riskandspecialneedspopulations.FreeLibraryofPhiladelphiahttps://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/kids/events.cfm ManyFREEadaptedprogramsforkidswithspecialneedsthroughouttheyear,includingsensoryfriendlystorytime,Legogroups,therapydogtimeandMinecraft,call215-685-5322orcheckthewebsiteforlocation/hours.Art-ReachMuseumPartnerswww.art-reach.orgACCESStomuseumsandfacilities(PleaseTouch,FranklinInstitute,MorrisArboretum,AcademyofNaturalSciences,…etc)forfamilieswithanACCESScard.1ACCESScardadmitsuptofourfamilymembersatarateof$2perperson.(sadlytheZooisnotparticipatinginthis).Checkwebsiteforallfacilities!PennSpeaksforAutism:FREE!Tutoring,afterschoolprograms,monthlyeventsinthecommunitysuchasapplepicking,bowling,mini-golf,caregiverworkshops,tennislessons!Checkouttheirwebsiteandsignup!www.pennspeaksforautism.comSmithMemorialPlaygroundwww.smithkidsplayplace.orgFREEindoorplayhouselocatedinFairmountParkforchildren5andunder,outdoorplaygroundforchildren10andupwiththefamous“GiantSlide”.Freestoryandcrafthours.215-765-4325SettlementMusicSchoolwww.smsmusic.org215-320-2625MainSite:3745ClarendonAvenue,19114FourRegionalSites:QueenVillage:416QueenStreet19147 Germantown:6128GermantownAvenue19144WestPhiladelphia:4910WynnefieldAve19131 WillowGrove:318DavisvilleRoad19090CityofPhiladelphiaRecreationDepartmentwww.phila.gov/recreationAfterschoolsummercampandweekendactivitiesforchildrenages5-13.Lowcost/feesvary215-683-3600(websiteavailableinmultiplelanguages)

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NorcomCommunityCenterwww.nccfun.org215-698-3060/215-613-1070Offersyear-roundrecreationalactivitiesforchildrenwithspecialneeds.Locatedat10980NorcomRd19154ParenttoChildwww.parent2child.netKathrynSnyder: 215-450-5271orkathrynsnyder@comcast.netThiscenteroffersartandmusictherapiestopromotegrowth,developmentandsocialskills;parenttrainingandsiblingclub.Slidingfee*.1226 South Broad Street 19146PegasusRidingAcademyInc:8297BustletonAve,19152. 215-742-1500www.pegasusridingacademy.com.JewishFamilyandChildren’sServiceswww.jfcsphilly.orgSocialskillsgroupsforchildren,teensandadultsopentoeveryoneregardlessofreligion.Locatedat:10125VerreeRoad,[email protected]/(267)256-2269YMCA www.philaymca.org/TheYMCAnowacceptssomeinsurancetocoverregistration/monthlyfeepayments!!Programsareofferedatalllocationsareforchildrenofdifferentageswithspecialneeds.Programsandagesvary.Thisincludessportsandrecreation,swimming,daycare/childcare,afterschoolprograms,andsummercamps.Feesdoapply.ColumbiaNorth:1400N.BroadSt.19121,215-235-6440 Roxborough:7201RidgeAve19128,215-482-3900ChristianSt:1724ChristianSt.19146215-735-5800 WestPhilly:5120ChestnutStreet19139,215-476-2700NortheastFamily:11088KnightsRd.,19154,215-632-1484FranklinInstitute–SensoryFriendlySunday’s!Exhibits modified to provide a comfortable experience for people on the autism spectrum. Discounted rates for guests arriving between 8-930am. Contact Adrienne Kimball at 215-448-2195 for dates and more information. PhiladelphiaAirportAutismAccessProgramwww.autismir.comThisProgramprovidesopportunitiesforchildrenwithautismandtheirfamiliestobecomefamiliarwithtravelingthroughPHL,andincludesSocialStoriesbyCarolGrayandasimulatedairportexperience.WeRocktheSpectrumKidsGym,NortheastPhiladelphia,215-632-9787www.werockthespectrumnortheastphilly.comOpen9-7EVERYDAY….classes,playgroups,camp,partiesFindthemonFacebookVarietyClubAutismResourceCenterwww.varietyphila.org/serve/autism-initiative/Recreationaleventsfortheentirefamilyincluding:AutismDayatSesamePlace,PleaseTouchMuseum,andmanyothereventsallyearlong215-735-0803.VarietyClubCampCenterContactJeanMerklat610-584-4366.SaturdayArtsProgram:ages6-21.Art,dancing,music,andtheater.EverySaturdayfrom9AM-3PMfor10weeksDiscoveryGardenStateMuseumFree!OpentofamilieswithchildrenwithASD.Opportunitytosocializeinasafeandinteractiveenvironment.Call856-424-1233ext311formoreinformation.

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Camps AutismCentersofExcellence(“STAP”Programs):SPIN–215-612-7625.Threelocations:Northeast:10521DrummondRoad19154/Frankford:1642OrthodoxStreet19124/Northwest:6200CrittendenStreet19138NET(NortheastTreatmentCenter)–215-238-1426ext221.Locatedat458NSecondSt.,19123ChildGuidanceResourceCenter-267-713-4100.Locatedat2901IslandAve,19153TheCityofPhiladelphiaSummerProgramGuideNeighborhoodDayCamps:215-683-3600.Ages5-12http://www.phila.gov/ParksandRecreation/programsandactivities/Pages/Camps.aspxTheSchoolDistrictofPhiladelphiaSummerProgramGuide:arts,immigrantprograms,specialneeds,jobtraining,andmore!http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/s/summer-programsNorcomCommunityCenter10980NorcomRd19154215-613-1070www.nccfun.orgInclusivecampforspecialneedsandtypicalchildrenages5-18.Children'sactivities:Maureenext.3077VarietyClubDevelopmentalOvernightCamp2950PotshopRoad,Worcester,PA19490610-584-4366.DayCamp:Youthwithdisabilitiesages5-21,siblingsmayattendtoo! Transportationavailable,butlimitedtoapick-uppointinNortheastPhiladelphiaandBucksCounty.FEE.OvernightCamp:(610)584-4366.Foryouthw/disabilitiesages7-21.StayoverfromSundaytothenextSaturday.VocationalProgram-JeanMerkl610-584-4366x1101.Foryouthw/disabilitiesages14&up.Summerprogramtolearnjobskillsinwork-relatedactivitiesincludinglandscaping,cooking,officeduties,campstore,etc.

CarouselHouseSpecialNeedsDayCampwww.carouselhousepa.com215-685-0160/61/62A 2-week camp for kids w/ disabilities ages 6-25. $125 for bothweeksw/ lunch included! Belmont Ave &N. Concourse inFairmountPark.MadelineMooreSummerCampGranthttp://dbhids.org/summercamp215-685-4737ONLYforchildrenwhoarereceivingCBHservices.Providesupto$400/yearforcampavailablethroughCBH.DestinationDiversifiedSummerCamphttp://dixonlearningacademy.org/general-information/summer-camp-destination-diversified/incollaborationwithSettlementMusicHouseusingprojectbasedlearningtoincreaseskillsforallchildren.Infantstoage12,takeCCISfunding.3sitesinSouthPhilly.215-336-5505DragonflyForestwww.dragonflyforest.org610-298-1820Cost:$50depositplusadditionalslidingcampfees.Residentialovernightcampforages7-14,inthePoconos.Alsohasthe“Explorer”programforpeoplewithAutismages13-25whoneedtofocusondevelopingskillsfortransitioningtoadulthood.WeRocktheSpectrumKidsGym,NortheastPhiladelphia,215-632-9787www.werockthespectrumnortheastphilly.comOpen9-7EVERYDAY….classes,playgroups,camp,partiesFindthemonFacebook YMCA http://www.philaymca.org/ColumbiaNorth:1400N.BroadSt.19121, 215-235-6440Roxborough:7201RidgeAve19128215-482-3900ChristianSt:1724ChristianSt.19146,215-735-5800WestPhilly:5120ChestnutSt.19139,215-476-2700NortheastFamily:11088KnightsRd.,19154,215-632-1484 St.Joseph’sUniversityKinneyCenterforAutism610-660-2170/http://kinneyautism.sju.eduSummercampforkidswithAutism.Fillsquickly-Getontheiremaillist!Cost:$20deposit,$1271-$2317,2week-5weekoptions.WestPhila.ParentsofAutisticChildrenCost:$125/w,includest-shirt.6050MarketSt.(AcceptsMadelinieMooregrantandFDSSfunds).ContactRobertaBellamy 267-231-4120or215-472-2764orwestphilapacs@gmail.comCampPegasuslocatedinRosemontPA,nearVillanovaandBrynMawr.For6-15yearolds.From9a.m-3p.m.Seewebsiteforpricesandotherinfo.http://camppegasus.com/social_skills_day_camp610-649-1080CampCourageages7-12withdevelopmentaldelaysinQuakertownPAAutismSupportCenter215-453-5178https://www.pennfoundation.org/services-programs/mental-health-services/camp-courage.html

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Dentists

ElwynSpecialNeedsDentalClinic:Allages,allinsurances.locatedat4040MarketSt.215-895-5533CavityBusters:Allages,allinsurances.215-677-0380.MultiplesitesthroughoutPhiladelphia.St.Christopher’sHospitalforChildren:Allages,allinsurances.215-427-5065UniversityPennSchoolofMedicineinaffiliationwithCHOP:240S40thSt,19104.Ages1-12.215-898-8979SpecialSmilesatEpiscopalHospital:100ELehighAve215-707-0575Ages8andup.MedicalAssistanceonly.Patientmustrequiregeneralanesthesiaonly.Musthaveareferralfromadentist.

SafetyandCarSeats

SafetyRegistryformforPhiladelphiaPoliceDepartmentWorriedaboutafamilymemberwithspecialneedswhomaynotbeabletospeakupforthemselves.Filloutthisformandeitherbringittoyourlocalpoliceprecinctorsendittothemainaddresslistedontheform.https://www.phillypolice.com/assets/forms-reports/PPD-ADARegistration.pdf SafetyNethttps://safetynetbylojack.com/877-434-6384.Thereisafee*Asophisticatedtrackingsystemspeciallydesignedforpeoplewhowanderandmaybenon-verbal.SeethewebsiteorcallAutismSafetyProjectwww.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-safety-projectThisprogram(throughAutismSpeaks)reviewsanumberofissuesrelatedtothesafetyofpeoplewithAutismincludingsexualabuse.Swimmingandwatersafetyscholorshipsfund.AutismRiskManagementwww.autismriskmanagement.comThiswebsite,ofDennisDebbaudt,istheleadingglobalvoiceonautismtrainingforlawenforcementandemergencyresponders.TheChildren’sHospitalofPhiladelphia’s-CommunityCarSeatProgram@theKohl’sSafetyCenterhttp://www.chop.edu/health-resources/child-safety-seat-program-chop267-426-5000formoreinformation.CarSeatLoanProgramofPennsylvaniawww.pakidstravelsafe.orgPAcarsealloanprogramE-ZOnVesthttp://www.ezonpro.comThiscompanyoffersalargevarietyofsafetyproducts,seetheirwebsiteformoreinformation.Call1-800-323-6598formoreinformationaboutsafelyvestsandallothersafetyproducts Autism“BigRedSafetyBox”www.nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-boxThisisacomprehensiveguidetohelpfamiliesandcaregiversunderstandhowtoadapttoachild’senvironmentandcommunitytoassuretheyaresafe.Informationextendstowanderingconcerns,restraintandseclusion,bullying,andsuicideprevention. ASERTprovidesfreetrainingsandinformationtoPennsylvaniaFirstRespondersaboutAutism,includingpolice,firefightersandEMSinadditiontheyprovidetrainingstoDistrictCourts.Pleasecontact877-231-4244http://www.paautism.org/ASDSeminar/itemid/6755/First-Responder-Training Fred’sFootstepshttp://fredsfootsteps.org/our-program/grantsthatmaybeattimestopayforsafetyitemssuchasfences,alarmsystemsandaccessibilityequipmentorrenovations.Seewebsiteformoredetails.

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BehavioralSupportandCBHCommunityBehavioralHealth(CBH) 801MarketStreet,7thFloor,191071-888-545-2600www.phila-bhs.orgSpecialNeedsUnit:215-413-7663CBHisthementalhealthHMOforPhiladelphianswithMedicalAssistance.CBHoverseesmanyprogramsthatprivateinsurancesdonotpayforsuchastherapeuticpreschools,Wrap-Aroundservicesandhome-basedfamilytherapy.FamilieswithprivateinsurancecanobtainMedicalAssistance(inmostcases)fortheirdisabledchild(calledPA95,or“theMAloophole”).FormoreinformationonhowtoapplyforMedicalAssistance,seepage35.WhatisWrapAround?WrapAround(aka:BHRS)isabehavioralhealthsupportserviceprovidedbyateamthatmayconsistofaBehaviorSpecialistConsultant(BSC),aCaseManagerandaTherapeuticSupportStaff(TSS)WorkerpaidforonlythroughMedicalAssistance.ThechildmusthaveapsychiatricorpsychologicalevaluationrecommendingWrapAroundthatiswrittenbyanapprovedprovider.FamilieswhohaveMAcancontactawraparoundserviceproviderdirectly(manyarelistedonpages4-11)orcallCBHatthenumberabove.ThisserviceisNOTprovidedthroughthePennsylvaniaDepartmentofEducationorElwynSEEDS.WrapAroundstaffarenotchildcarestaff,theymustworkwithachildwhena“responsibleadult”ispresent,theydonotparticipateinpersonalhygienecaresuchaschangingdiapers.BCM(BlendedCaseManagement)Asupportforfamilieswhoarehavingdifficultynavigatingsystems,attendingappointments,obtainingresourcesaboutgettingsupportsfortheirchild,orfollowingthroughontreatmentrecommendationsfromschoolorabehavioralhealthprovider.Often,aBCMactsasaliaisonbetweenschoolandhomeandcanmakeBHRSservicesmoreeffectivebyassistingwithfamilyengagement.BCMscanbeforachildoranadultwithaMHdiagnosissuchasAutism,ADHD,orDepression.ThisserviceisprovidedthroughtheDBH/IDSTargetedCaseManagementreferralsarepreferredtocomedirectlyfromtheprofessional,NOTthefamilyhoweveritisimperativetohavethefamily’sconsent.Formoreinfopleasecall215-599-2150orseethiswebsite:http://dbhids.org/about/organization/office-of-mental-health/coordinated-consumer-services-ccs/targeted-case-management-tcm/BehavioralHealthServicesandAct62Familieswithprivateinsurancemaybeentitledtohavebehavioralservicescoveredupto$38,200/year.ToqualifyforAct62theprivateinsurancemustcomefromanagencythathas50ormoreemployeesandisnot“self-insured”or“ERISA”.Formoreinformation:http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/foradults/autismservices/paautisminsuranceact62/autisminsuranceactfactsheet/index.htmParentsInvolvedNetwork(PIN)1211ChestnutSt.19107267-507-3860Assistsparentsorcaregiversofchildrenandadolescentswithemotionalandbehavioralneeds.PINprovidesinformation,resourcessupportservicesandadvocacy.

MedicalAssistanceandSSIMAforChildrenwithaDisability–KnownasPH95MA(MedicalAssistance)ismedicalinsurancethatmaycoverthingsthatyourchild’sprimaryinsurancedoesnotcover.IfyourchildisdisabledyoumaywanttoexploreobtainingMAbenefitsforhim/her.WhatdoesMApayforthatmyprivateinsurancemightnotcover?Forachild,MAcoverseverythingthatismedicallynecessary. Amongthoseservicesare:

Wrap-AroundServices--Wrap-AroundservicesprovidesomechildrenwithamentalhealthdiagnosishomeorschoolbasedbehavioralsupportsandtherapyandinsomecasesmayalsoprovideABAtherapy.

Medical,NursingandHomeHealthAideServices--MAcanpayformedicalortherapyequipment,co-pays,deductibles,transportationtomedicalappointments,medicalbillsnotcoveredbyyourinsurance(fromupto3monthsago)andnursingservicesthataremedicallynecessary.

TheDiaperProgram--DiapersarepaidforbyMAwhenachildcontinuestoneeddiapersaftertheageof3duetohis/herspecialneeds.Seepage36.

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MAisamedicalinsuranceprogram.ItisstatefundedandadministeredthroughthePADepartmentofPublicWelfare;HOWEVER,itisNOTWELFARE.OnceyourchildreceivesMAyouwillneedtorecertifyhis/hercaseannually,eitheroverthephoneorthroughthemail.Ifyoualreadyhaveprivateinsuranceyoucankeepitandinaddition,obtainMAtosupplementyourchild’scoverage.

TransportationtomedicalappointmentsLogistiCareat1-877-835-7412www.logisticare.comTheMedicalAssistanceTransportationprogramcanprovideridesorreimbursementforpublictransportationorcaruseforaparentandachildgoingtoorfromamedicalappointment.MedicalAssistanceSpecialNeedsCoordinators:FormorecontactsrelatedtoSpecialNeedsCoordinatorspleaseseetheDirectoryfromtheChildrenwithSpecialHealthcareNeedsConsortiumfrom2014atthislink:http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/PSNC%20Directory.pdf"orcontactNickClaxtonat215-685-5232

HowtoApplyforMedicalAssistance

OPTIONA:FamiliescancalltheChildHealthwatchHelplineatPCCYat215-563-5848X17. PCCYwilltakeyourinformationonthephone,gatherdocumentsfromyoubymailoremail([email protected])andsendyourapplicationinforyou.PCCYworksoftenwithfamiliesinEarlyInterventionandcanfollowuponanyapplicationifthereisaproblem.

OROPTIONB:(“DIYVersion”)1. CallThe“HealthyKidsHelpLine”at1-800-986-KIDS(5437)andasktohaveaMAapplicationsenttoyou(askforapplication

PA600HC)ordownloadanapplicationonlineat:http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/findaform/index.htmandthentypeinPA600HCintheform#fieldAftercompletingtheapplication,pleasewrite“MAFORDISABLEDCHILDHANDBOOKSECTION305AppendixC95”acrossthetopoftheform. Thiswillalertthecaseworkertoconsiderthechildforeligibilitybecauseoftheirdisability.

2.DOCUMENTATION!!!!Youwillneedtoprovideproofofthefollowingitemsbyprovidingcopies. Theonlyproofsrequiredbylaware:-proofofanyincomeinthehousehold,includingincomereceivedinthechild’sname.-proofofdisability(medicalorpsychologicalevaluationwrittenbyalicensedclinicianwithinthelast3months)-proofthatyoudidapplyforSSIandwererejectedduetoincome(familieswhodonotmeetthepovertycutoffforSSI,mayobtaina“”letterofrejection”overthephoneyoudonothavetoGOtotheSSAoffice)

-Iftheclientisanimmigranttheymustprovideimmigrationdocuments–suchas“greencards”OuradvocatesatPCCYareawarethatfamiliesmaybeaskedformoredocumentationhoweverifthisisthecaseplease

contactPCCY’sChildHealthwatchHelplineat215-563-5848X17!http://www.pccy.org/resource/applying-for-chip-or-medical-assistance/

...awordaboutSSI:SSI,(SupplementalSecurityIncome),isafederallyfundedprogramwhichprovidesamonthlycheckandMedicalAssistanceforpeoplewhoqualify.ToqualifyyoumusthaveadisablingconditionPLUSmeetincomeguidelinestobeeligible.Toapply,call800-772-1213,orlogonwww.ssa.gov.(SearchforSupplementalSecurityIncomeandgotheApplicationlink).

3.Mailtheapplication(makecopiesandsendregisteredorcertifiedmailsoyougetareceiptincaseitgetslost),getareceipt!

CountyAssistanceOfficePhone:215-515-6400PhiladelphiaCountyAssistanceOffice PhiladelphiaStateOfficeBuilding801MarketStreet,Philadelphia,PA19107

4. TheapplicationwillbeforwardedtoyourlocalCountyAssistanceOffice.Youshouldhearfromtheminaletterwithin30daysaboutthestatusofyourapplication.Thisletterwillcontainthenameandphonenumberofthecaseworkerassignedtoyourchild’sapplicationandyourcaserecordnumber.Theymayneedmoreinformation.Keepinmindthatthestaterulesaysthatyoudonotneedtogototheofficeatallforanappointment,youcanphone,faxormailinformation.OPTIONC.onlineviatheStateofPAbenefitswebpage:https://www.compass.state.pa.us/

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TheDiaperProgram(Onlyforchildrenover3)Ifyouchildisthreeyearsofageorolderandisusingdiapersbecauseofadevelopmentaldelayormedicalreasonhe/shecan

receiveacaseofdiapersandwipesdeliveredtoyourhome.ForChildwithMedicalAssistance,hereiswhatyoucando:Callyourchild’shealthprovider(thisisusuallythenumberwrittenonthebackofyourmedicalcard).1. AsktheinsuranceproviderwhatDurableMedicalEquipmentCompanytheycontractwithinyourareaandget

thenameandphonenumberofthatcompany.2. Calltheequipmentcompanyandexplainthatyouwanttogetyourchildonthediaperprogram. Theywilldoanintakewithyouoverthephoneandthentheywillaskyoutocallyourdoctorandhavethedoctorfaxaprescriptionfordiapersandwipestothem. Gettheequipmentcompany’sfaxnumber.3. Callyourdoctor’sofficeandexplainthatyouneedtofaxaprescriptionfordiapersdirectlytotheequipment

company. Theprescriptionneedstoincludethechild’ssizeanddiagnosis.4. Soonyouwillbegintoreceivediaperseachmonth. Youwillneedtorenewthisprocesseachyearifyourchild

continuestoneedthem.5. IfyoudonotreceivethediapersandwipespleasecalltheMedicalEquipmentCompanytocheckinwiththem.

ForchildrenwithPrivateInsuranceinadditiontoMedicalAssistance(i.e.fromaparent’sjob).1. Submitthediaperprescriptiontothehealthplanforpaymenttothedurablemedicalequipmentcompany.2. Theprivatehealthplanwilldenythepayment.Askforadenialletterinwriting.3. Resubmittheclaimtothemedicalassistanceplanproviderwiththewrittendenialfromtheprivatehealthplan.4. Thedurablemedicalequipmentcompaniescanguideyouthroughtherestoftheprocess.

ElProgramadePañal(ThisisthesameinformationasabovebutinSpanish)Sisuniñotienetardanzasdeldesarrolloytienemásde3años,éloellapuedenrecibirpañalesgratisporlaasistenciamédica.Sigaestospasos:

1. Llameel1-800númerodeteléfonoaldorsodelatarjetamédicadesuniñoparaaveriguaraquiénsu"EquipoMédicoDuraderolocal"abastecedores.

2. Llameaquelabastecedor,yhableconellossobre"elprogramadepañal".Elloslediránqueustedtendráqueconseguirunaprescripcióndeldoctordesuniñoyellosledaránelnúmerodefaxmandarporfaxlaprescripción.

3. Llamelaoficinadedoctordesuniñoydígalesquesuniñonecesitaaldoctorparamandarporfaxunaprescripciónparapañalesalacompañía.Laprescripcióndeberíadeclarareldiagnósticodesuniñoydeberíasolicitarunsuministrodeun3mesdepañalesconrecambios.¡Asegúresequeeldoctorescribeeltamañodepañaldesuniñolaprescripcióntambién!

4. Lafarmaciaqueproporcionaestospañalesdispensaráautomáticamentepañalesgenéricosamenosqueeldoctordeclareunarazónmédicadeunamarcadenombre.

5. Ustedpuedeseraprobadoparalimpiatambién.

ResourcesforToiletTraining• MariaWheelerbook:ToiletTrainingforIndividualswithAutismandRelatedDisorders• www.clothdiaper.com/PRODUCTS/DIAPER-COERS/Gerber-Waterproof-Pants.html• www.visualaidsforlearning.com/toilettraining-pack-learning.htm• www.childrenwithspecialneeds.com/index.php/downloads.html• www.llmedico.com/g/plastic-pants/• http://www.niu.edu/ccc/resources/ToiletTraining2.pdf• http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/sciencedocs/atn/atn_air-p_toilet_training.pdf• http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/autism_spectrum_disorder• Kc.vanderbilt.edu/site/resources• Elwyn’sFREEToiletTrainingBookletinEnglish,SpanishorChinese

http://www.elwyn.org/program/seeds/• http://www.lifewithgreyson.com/2015/03/potty-training-boot-camp.html•

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SupportsforAdultswithAutismPennsylvaniaDepartmentofPublicWelfareBureauofAutismAffairswww.autisminpa.comResourcesandprogramsforadultswithAutismincludingtheAutismWaiverandmore.866-539-7689NextStepsTrainingsfromCHOP http://www.centerforautismresearch.com/community/training/Lowcost1-dayworkshops:NextStepsIntoAdolescence.Workshopsareintendedforfamilyandprofessionals.ASERT’sPhillyAutismProjecthttp://www.paautism.org/phillyautismproject/ResourcesofferingmanylocalresourcesforyoungpeopleandadultswithAutismandtheirfamilies.ContactMimiWong,theirsocialworker:mw899@drexel.eduALAW-AutismLivingandWorkingwww.autismlivingworking.org 267-322-5800 Helpingadultswithautismformandsustainhouseholds,jobs,andcontributetocommunitylife,throughindividualsupportsandaccommodations.ASANTheAutisticSelfAdvocacyNetworkwww.autisticadvocacy.orgNationalorganization,support,advocacy,focusonteensandeducationopportunitiesFamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphillyYahoogroupforthePhillyareaforfamiliesofadults(age17andup)withAutismSpectrumDisorder.ThisisaforumtolearnabouttheneedsofadultswithAutism,andotherrelatedneurologicaldisorders. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAphilly/EasternUniversitywww.eastern.edu/campus/academic_support_services/csp/application.htmlCollegeSuccessProgramforStudentsLivingwithAutismSt.Joseph’sUniversitywww.kinneyautism.sju.edu/services/aspireKinneyCenterofferstwoCollegeboundprograms.GRASPPhiladelphia(GlobalandRegionalAsperger’sSyndromePartnership)http://www.grasp.org/Membersrangeinagefrom18to65plus.GroupmeetsmonthlyattheEasttownLibraryinBerwyn,PAhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GRASP_Philadelphia_PA/JewishFamilyandChildren’sServices–CenterforSpecialNeeds10125VerreeRoad,[email protected](267)256-2269TheNetwork:community-basedoutingsforhighfunctioningadults.HealthyRelationshipsandSexuality:aseriesofworkshopsforadultswithspecialneedstoaddresstheseissues.Bothoftheseprogramsareopenthegeneralcommunityregardlessofreligion.PARPennsylvaniaAdvocacyandResourcesforAutismandIntellectualDisabilitieshttp://par.net ConnectingpeoplewithAutismorIntellectualDisabilitieswithsupportsandservicesintheircommunity. 717-236-2374 www.wrongplanet.net-aonlineforumforadults,parentsandprofessionalswithAutismandADHDASCENDMeetUps http://www.meetup.com/autism-414/HealthyRelationshipsandSexualityGroupAges18andupwithASDwhoarelookingformeaningfulsocialrelationships.Fee.ContactAbbyConnorat215-498-1420orCFcounselingconnections@gmail.comPAClientAssistanceProgramwww.equaliemployment.org888-745-2357contactJuliaBlackwellJulia@equalemployment.orgFREEhelpforpeoplewithdisabilitiesovertheageof14toconnecttoandcollaboratewithOVR(OfficeofVocationalRehab),Alsooffersguidanceandnavigationforpeoplewithdisabilitiesonindependentlivingoptions.ThinkCollege:http://www.thinkcollege.net/Collegeoptionsforpeoplewithintellectualdisabilities.

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Grants,FinancialPlanning,andResourceSupportNeedhelpwithmoney,budgets,benefitsandhousing?CheckouttheFESProgramsonpage25.BenePhillyCenters:http://sharedprosperityphila.org/city-of-philadelphia-opens-benephilly-centers/FREE1:1counselingregardinghousing,rent,healthcare,prescriptions,disabilitybenefits,utilitybills,food,payingforcollege,andmore:call844-848-4376locationsareasfollows:

CatholicSocialServices,4400NorthReeseSt,19140;People’sEmergencyCenter,3939WarrenSt.19104;PhiladelphiaFIGHT,1233LocustSt.19102;ProjectHOME,1515FairmountAve.19130;UtilitiesEmergencyServicesFund,1617JFKBlvd,19103;UnitedCommunitiesSoutheastPhilly,2029S.8thSt.19148.

BureauofAutismServices,PADepartmentofPublicWelfarewww.paautism.org1-877-231-4244.InformationaboutAct62andtheAutismWaiverlocatedonwebsite.ACT62$38,200/yearfromprivateinsurancecompaniesofatleast51employeeswhoarenotself-insured

MadelineMooreSummerCampGrant:http://dbhids.org/summer-camp/Madeline-Moore-GrantProvidesupto$400/yearforchildren6-17toattendaparticipatingsummercamp.ChildmustbereceivingservicesthroughCBH.SummerCamp_DBHIDS@phila.govChildren’sScholarshipFundPhiladelphiawww.csfphiladelphia.org215-670-8411Scholarshipsfor4yearsforK-8tofundprivate,parochialandothertuition-basedcommunityschools.SCHWALLIEFAMILYSCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM/TheLisaHigginsHussmanScholarshiphttp://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp$3,000forindividualswithAutismtowardspaymentforpost-secondaryschool.CradlesToCrayons(C2C)www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia215-836-0958FREEclothing,schoolsupplies,shoes,coats,beddingandothermaterialgoodsforchildrenages0to12.C2Cdoesnotworkdirectlywithfamilies;requestsmustgothroughsocialworkers,orotherstaffinsimilarpositions,whoplaceordersforchildren'sitemswithC2C.Parents/familiescannotrequestdirectly.AgenciesmustregisterwithC2C.TheMitzvahCirclehttps://mitzvahcircle.org/index.php215-828-6647individualizedmaterialsupports(includingDiaperBank)forpeopleinneedofallages.Requestscanbefromthepersoninneedoraprofessionalontheirbehalf.Thereferralformscanbefoundontheirwebsiteorprocessedviaphone. TheNewStoryFund:$1,500eachyearforfamilieswithchildren(age0-21)withautismspectrumdisorder,seriousemotionaldisturbances,mentalretardationorotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.ThenominationperiodisopenfromJanuary1throughJanuary31everyyear.http://www.newstory.com/about-us/fund/fund-application/Fred’sFootsteps:http://fredsfootsteps.org/our-program/Upto$10,00ayearforfamiliesforneedsrelatedtoachild’sillness,injuryordisabilitythatarenotcoveredbyinsurancesuchashomeadaptationsforawheelchairorafence.Alsograntsforfinancesincurredbyaparentunabletoworkduringachild’sillness.Referralsthroughthechild’shospitalsocialworkeronly.KellyAnneDolanFoundationhttp://www.kadmf.org/ 215-643-0763Grantsforneedsnotcoveredbyinsurance;referralsonlythroughasocialworker,nurse,orotherhealthcareprovider;childmusthaveadiagnosedserious,chronic,orcriticalillness,disability,currentlyrequiringmedicalattention;Parents/familiescannotrequestdirectly.Seewebsiteformoreinfo.Danny’sWishIPadsforAutismgrantshttps://www.dannyswish.org/images/GiveawayApplication.pdfAutismSpeaksiPadsforchildrenwithAutism:[email protected] Financial/BenefitsAdvisorsToolsforMeetingLife’sChallenges:www.toolsmlc.org866-594-8362jscullin@toolsmlc.orgNon-profitorganizationthatprovidesresources,supportandadvocacy,in-personandonline,toempowerpeoplewithdisabilities,theirfamiliesandalliestoleadself-determinedlives.Informationabouteducation,financesandbenefits.Free